President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The theme for this year’s assembly is “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.”
According to a statement from the Presidency Communications issued on September 19, 2026, President Mahama will host two key side events to support Africa’s renewal and advance global action on historical justice.
On Monday, September 21, 2026, he will host a High-Level Event on the Accra Reset, convening world leaders to discuss “Full Circle: Making Global Development Work Again.”
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, a side event on the “Next Steps” will address “From Commitments to Action on Reparatory Justice: Advancing International Cooperation for the Return and Restitution of Cultural Properties and Heritage.”
President Mahama will deliver Ghana’s official statement during the main General Debate at the UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
In addition to his speech and main events, the President will participate in meetings to strengthen partnerships, encourage investment and engage with the diaspora. He will also meet with world leaders, the UN Secretary-General and top executives from multinational companies.
To promote Ghana as a leading destination for business and investment, the President will ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell and meet with business leaders at a US–Ghana Presidential Roundtable organised by the US-Africa Chamber of Commerce. He will also speak at the Council on Foreign Relations and attend the Ocean Panel Leaders’ Meeting.
On Friday, September 25, President Mahama will host a Town Hall meeting with the Ghanaian community in New York to share updates on his vision for national development.
Accompanying the President are the First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, other Cabinet ministers, senior officials from the Presidency and other government officials.
The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications
