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Foreign Affairs Ministry issues diplomatic passports to five Ghanaians
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given diplomatic passports to five well-known citizens who have distinguished themselves in Champion positive native of Ghana and African as a whole.
This is to help strengthen their pursuit for promote the countries in the diaspora and make their work less challenging.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Okudzeto Ablakwa made this revelation today at the launch of the Diaspora Summit 2025.
According to him, the passports would be presented by to the individuals at a different forum.
The recipients include Grammy-nominated reggae star Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster, Anita Erskine, visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, entrepreneur and founder of GUBA Enterprise, Dentaa Amoateng MBE and travel content creator Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon, known in online circles as Wodemaya.
“I announced today at the launch of the 2025 Diaspora Summit that based on the authority conferred on the Foreign Minister of Ghana under NLCD 155, we are honoring the following outstanding Ghanaians with Diplomatic Passports,” he noted.
The Ministry said the move is part of efforts to make Ghana more visible on the world stage by supporting citizens whose work already attracts international attention.
By: Edem Mensah-Tsotorme and Jacob Aggrey
The Republic of Ghana, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), is set to host a fugu and kente exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The event aims to strengthen Ghana-Zambia relations while promoting Pan-Africanism and African unity.
The exhibition, set to be organised in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka, will showcase Ghanaian culture and craftsmanship, highlighting traditional textiles like kente and local wear such as fugu.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ghana described the event as a boost not only for cultural and economic diplomacy but also for trade and agribusiness ties between the two countries.
The exhibition will be held at the Lusaka Showgrounds, where visitors can experience Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and the African personality in action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A thanksgiving service has been held at Jehovah Shamah Assemblies of God Church in honour of Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror following his appointment as Clerk to the Parliament of Ghana.
The event brought together duty bearers, parliamentarians, family members, friends, church leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate his new role and offer prayers for his success.
Church leaders used the occasion to congratulate Mr Djietror and encouraged him to serve with integrity, humility, and dedication.
They prayed for wisdom and strength for him as he assumes responsibility in supporting the work of Parliament.
They also highlighted the importance of his position in the country’s democratic governance.
Mr Djietror expressed gratitude for the support and prayers, noting that the thanksgiving service was a moment to acknowledge God’s guidance in his career.
He assured attendees of his commitment to duty, stating that he would work diligently in the interest of Parliament and the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
