By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed another Ambassador-at-Large, two months after appointing his Executive Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante to serve in the same position.
President Akufo-Addo on the 24th of June 2024 announced to worldwide an appointed of his Executive Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante, as an Ambassador-at-Large.
Nana Bediatuo Asante, who has served as the President’s Executive Secretary since 2017, received his new appointment during a ceremony held at the Jubilee House.
The new addition to the portfolio of Ambassador at large is Mr. Fawaz Aliu, who is a Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President.
According to Nana Addo, Mr. Fawaz Alui will serve as Ambassador-At-Large in addition to his current role (deputy chief of staff).
Again, the President has also made two new ambassadorial appointments to Serbia and Situ.
The latest appointments were announced during a ceremony at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, August 7.
Major General Charles Kojo Abedi Awity has been named Ghana’s Ambassador to Serbia, while Mr. Peprah Ampratwum will serve as Ambassador in situ, a role that involves being consistently present and actively involved in key events and decision-making processes.
President Akufo-Addo expressed confidence in the appointees’ ability to excel in their new roles and strengthen Ghana’s diplomatic efforts worldwide.
He charged them with deepening ties between Ghana and other countries and connecting Ghana to investment opportunities.
Major General Abedi pledged to serve Ghana in an exemplary manner on behalf of his colleagues.
