President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned a new chancery at Ghana’s Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced this development via a Facebook post on Monday, February 16, 2026.
According to the post, the chancery is not merely an office complex but a symbol of Ghana’s unwavering commitment to multilateralism and the African Union’s vision.
The commissioning of the new chancery demonstrates Ghana’s resolve to strengthen bilateral ties with Ethiopia and underscores President Mahama’s preparedness to assume the Chairmanship of the African Union in 2027.
The project, spanning a decade, commenced in 2016 with funding secured under the SG-SSB facility but was hindered by economic challenges before the current administration resumed construction and settled outstanding Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) last year.
Below is the full post
President John Mahama has today commissioned a new Chancery for Ghana’s Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This magnificent edifice is more than just a new building, it is an affirmation of Ghana’s firm belief in multilateralism, our demonstrable commitment to the African Union vision and our strong resolve to deepen the cherished bilateral relations with the friendly nation of Ethiopia.
The timely commissioning of the new Chancery also signals President Mahama’s readiness to assume the Chairmanship of the African Union next year.
This project has a ten-year history dating back to when funding was arranged under the 2016 SG-SSB facility through to when actual construction commenced, the project stalling due to economic challenges and the current government’s resumption and payment of outstanding IPCs last year.
We convey profound appreciation to our special guest, the distinguished Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Dr. Gedion Timothewos.
I commend all those who made this day possible, particularly colleagues at the Ministry, Embassy staff, the Ethiopian contractor and the Ghanaian consultant.
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By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
