President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has arrived in London on a high-profile working visit aimed at strengthening Ghana’s economic partnership with the United Kingdom and attracting new foreign direct investment (FDI).
The president will also take the opportunity to engage the Ghanaian diaspora as part of the government’s broader growth and investment agenda.
He was welcomed by Lord Katz MBE of the Royal Household and Gordon Wetherell, Special Representative of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
The visit comes at a crucial time for Ghana’s economy as the country seeks to consolidate macroeconomic stability, accelerate private sector growth, and position itself as one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for international capital.
According to a statement from the Presidency Communications Office, President Mahama’s visit combines high-level diplomatic engagements, investor outreach, and diaspora interaction, underscoring the administration’s strategy of leveraging international partnerships to drive economic transformation.
The visit is expected to deepen the historic bilateral relationship between Ghana and the United Kingdom, one of the country’s most important trade, investment, and development partners.
The President’s itinerary includes a royal audience with King Charles III and a breakfast meeting with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, engagements expected to reinforce political goodwill while opening new avenues for economic cooperation between the two countries.
It is believed that the discussions will focus on expanding trade, strengthening investment flows, promoting strategic partnerships, and enhancing collaboration in areas such as infrastructure, financial services, energy, technology, education, and climate resilience.
President Mahama is also scheduled to participate in the Ghana-UK Investment Summit at the prestigious Raffles Hotel in London. The summit is expected to bring together business leaders, institutional investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and financial institutions from both countries
With global investors increasingly seeking opportunities in emerging markets, Ghana hopes to leverage its improving economic outlook, strategic location, youthful population, and abundant natural resources to secure long-term investments capable of creating jobs and boosting productivity.
The statement further revealed that another key component of the President’s visit is a town hall meeting with members of the Ghanaian diaspora in the United Kingdom. The event, organised by the Ghana High Commission in London, reflects growing recognition of the diaspora’s role in national development.
In a symbolic move highlighting Ghana’s re-engagement with international financial markets, President Mahama will visit the London Stock Exchange, where he is scheduled to ring the opening bell to mark the start of trading.
The event is expected to showcase Ghana’s presence within global financial circles and signal the country’s commitment to restoring investor confidence and maintaining sound economic management.
The President is also scheduled to address audiences at Chatham House and deliver a keynote speech at the 12th Africa Debate at Guildhall, London.
These platforms provide an opportunity to communicate Ghana’s economic vision directly to policymakers, academics, investors, development institutions, and global business leaders.
The president is expected to end his official visit and return to the republic on 3 June, 2026.
