Mahama Arrives in London for Investment Push, Royal Audience and Diaspora Engagement
President John Mahama touched down in London on Saturday for a high-level working visit aimed at deepening economic ties between Ghana and the United Kingdom, marking what officials describe as one of the most ambitious diplomatic and investment missions of his presidency.
The President was received on arrival by Lord Katz MBE of the Royal Household, the UK Foreign Office’s Special Representative Gordon Wetherell, and Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson. The reception underscored the significance both governments attach to the bilateral relationship at a time when Britain is actively courting African trade partners in the post-Brexit era.
At the heart of the visit is a packed schedule designed to project Ghana as a premier destination for foreign direct investment. President Mahama is expected to hold a breakfast meeting with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and enjoy a royal audience with King Charles III — engagements that signal London’s willingness to elevate the partnership beyond routine diplomatic exchanges.
The President will also make a symbolic appearance at the London Stock Exchange, where he will ring the opening bell to mark the start of trading. The gesture, though ceremonial, carries weight in global financial circles and is intended to spotlight Ghana’s growing integration with international capital markets. The visit follows similar high-profile diplomatic engagements by Ghanaian leaders seeking to position the country on the world stage, including the Asante King’s recent historic visit to Poland, where European and African leaders discussed new frameworks for partnership.
Beyond the boardroom, President Mahama is scheduled to address policy and business leaders at Chatham House, the prestigious international affairs think tank, and deliver a keynote speech at the 12th Africa Debate at London’s Guildhall. Both platforms offer rare opportunities to shape the narrative around Ghana’s economic trajectory before an audience of investors, policymakers and analysts.
A Ghana Investment Summit will bring together Ghanaian entrepreneurs and British investors to promote foreign direct investment and expand business partnerships across sectors including energy, technology, agriculture and financial services.
The visit also has a strong diaspora dimension. President Mahama will participate in a town hall meeting with members of the Ghanaian community in the UK, hosted by the Ghana High Commission in London. The event is expected to provide a platform for direct engagement with Ghanaians abroad, many of whom contribute significantly to the economy through remittances and are increasingly seen as a vital constituency in national development planning.
The Presidency said the trip forms part of broader efforts to strengthen economic cooperation, attract investment and showcase Ghana’s opportunities to the international business community. In an increasingly competitive global landscape for investment, the visit represents a deliberate push to ensure Ghana remains visible and attractive to British capital and expertise.
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