In an effort to bolster Ghana’s international ties with fellow African nations, President-elect John Dramani Mahama has embarked on a series of diplomatic visits to leaders of neighboring countries as he prepares for his upcoming inauguration.

Recent social media posts from Mahama reveal that he has already made two significant visits. His first stop was in Togo, where he met with President Faure Gnassingbé. In a post detailing this visit, Mahama emphasized the importance of reinforcing regional bonds, stating, “As I prepare for my inauguration on January 7, 2025, I have started visiting our neighbouring countries. In a meeting with Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, I reiterated why it is important to continue strengthening the bonds within our subregion. Working together, we can better impact the lives of our people, who are connected in many ways, including tribe, history, and economy.”

Following his visit to Togo, Mahama traveled to Benin for a courtesy visit with President Patrice Talon in Cotonou. He shared his commitment to enhancing Ghana’s relations with West African neighbors, posting, “With my brother, President Patrice Talon of Benin, during a courtesy visit to him in Cotonou. I am committed to strengthening Ghana’s relations with all our West African neighbours.”

These diplomatic engagements come ahead of Mahama’s official swearing-in as President, which is scheduled for January 7, 2025, not 2024 as previously mentioned. Through these visits, Mahama aims to foster a cooperative environment that will benefit the interconnected communities of West Africa.