President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a new Chancery for Ghana’s Embassy in Addis Ababa, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s diplomatic engagement with Ethiopia and the African continent.
The commissioning ceremony underscores Ghana’s continued commitment to multilateralism and its active support for the vision of the African Union, whose headquarters is located in the Ethiopian capital. The new Chancery is expected to strengthen Ghana’s diplomatic operations and deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and Ethiopia.
Speaking on the development, Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa described the facility as more than just an infrastructure project, characterizing it as a reaffirmation of Ghana’s belief in continental cooperation and solidarity.
He noted that the commissioning comes at a strategic moment as President Mahama prepares to assume the Chairmanship of the African Union next year, signaling Ghana’s readiness to play a leading role in advancing Africa’s collective interests.
The Chancery project has a decade-long history. Funding was originally arranged in 2016 under the SG-SSB facility, but construction experienced delays due to economic challenges. The current administration resumed the project and settled outstanding Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) last year, paving the way for its completion.
Mr. Ablakwa expressed appreciation to Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, who graced the commissioning ceremony as special guest. He also commended officials at Ghana’s Foreign Ministry, Embassy staff in Addis Ababa, as well as the Ethiopian contractor and Ghanaian consultant whose efforts ensured the project’s successful completion.
The newly commissioned Chancery is expected to enhance Ghana’s diplomatic presence in Ethiopia and reinforce its role within the African Union framework.
