President Mahama commissions new Ghana embassy chancery in Addis Ababa

President John Mahama has officially commissioned a newly built chancery for Ghana’s Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The development was highlighted in a Facebook post by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who described the facility as more than just an administrative office, emphasizing its significance as a symbol of Ghana’s diplomatic presence.

The chancery project has a ten-year history, dating back to 2016 when funding was secured under the SG-SSB facility. Although initial arrangements were made that year, construction experienced delays due to economic constraints. The project subsequently stalled amid fiscal challenges.

According to the Foreign Minister, the current administration revived the initiative, settling outstanding Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) last year and enabling work to resume.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, whose presence was acknowledged with “profound appreciation” by Ghanaian officials.