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Mahama, Starmer meet at No. 10 to deepen Ghana–UK trade and investment ties
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President John Dramani Mahama this morning held a breakfast meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at No. 10 Downing Street as part of his official engagements in the United Kingdom.
The closed-door talks focused on strengthening Ghana–UK relations, with both leaders committing to deepen economic cooperation, expand trade and investment opportunities, and advance shared development priorities.
The meeting also touched on education partnerships and climate financing as part of broader development cooperation.
The breakfast engagement is part of President Mahama’s working visit to the UK aimed at repositioning Ghana as a prime destination for British capital and expertise.
Both sides agreed to maintain momentum through the Ghana–UK Business Council and upcoming trade missions.
The meeting ends a busy morning of engagements for the President in London, as he continues to push for stronger economic ties between Accra and London.
President Mahama was accompanied by key members of his economic team: Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland Sabah Zita Benson.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Mr. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has announced private sector led initiative that will see “Visit Ghana” on the “front of jersey” of Sunderland Football Club for the 2026/2027 football season.
The “Visit Ghana” project is a special marketing drive that will have presence on the front of jersey of Sunderland Football Club during the English Premier League.
Under this initiative, Sunderland FC will have on the front of their jerseys, “Visit Ghana” as part of efforts to drive and promote tourism in Ghana.
“We are entering a formal engagement with them to put Visit Ghana on their jerseys and all paraphernalia.
“We have gone far with the discussions, and therefore they usually showing interest,” Mr. Bagbin stated this at the 37th sitting of Parliament.
Mr. Bagbin explained further that, the initiative is not being sponsored by Parliament, but by the private sector adding that, the project will boost tourism in Ghana.
“This is not being sponsored by parliament. Infact the main sponsor is from the private sector, we are leading under my canopy to get this done.
“The GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Finance have also been very supportive in this project,” he stated.
The Visit Ghana Front of Shirt Partnership with Sunderland, is expected to make Ghana the first African country to occupy such a position with a premier league club, and also offer global promotion for Ghana through EPL broadcasts, digital platforms and international media channels.
Motorists traveling between Accra and Kumasi are facing major delays today following a serious road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway.
The accident, which involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan, has completely blocked both lanes of the highway. As a result, all Accra-bound and Kumasi-bound traffic has been brought to a standstill.
Personnel from the Eastern South Regional Police MTTD, based in Kibi, are currently at the scene managing the situation.
To ease congestion, police have put in place temporary traffic diversions effective today.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
