President Akufo-Addo has led Ghana’s delegation to the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit, at the invitation of US President, Joe Biden.
He left the country on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
A statement from the Presidency said the Summit is expected to “demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.”
The President was accompanied by the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchey; Trade Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen; the Works and Housing Minister, Francis Asenso Boakye, MP; the Environment, Science Technology and Innovation, Dr Kwaku Afriyie, MP; and official of the Presidency and Foreign Ministry.
The statement added that President Akufo-Addo will return on Saturday, December 17.
In his absence, Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will act in his stead.
“The President will return to Ghana on Saturday, December 17, 2022, and in his absence, the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, shall, in accordance with Article 60(8) of the Constitution, act in his stead,” the statement concluded.
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