President John Dramani Mahama addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The president, in his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, did not shy away from calling out the West on a number of global issues, including the ongoing war between Israel, the United States and Iran and the Gaza war.

He called for a stronger and more equitable global order, warning that deepening inequality, geopolitical tensions and declining trust in multilateral institutions are undermining international cooperation.

Mahama challenged the United Nations to reaffirm the principles of sovereign equality, international law and collective action in addressing global challenges.

He also used the platform to highlight Ghana’s economic recovery and governance reforms, describing the country’s “Resetting Ghana Agenda” as an effort to restore fiscal stability, strengthen accountability and improve living standards. He said economic growth must translate into tangible benefits for citizens, including access to healthcare, education, infrastructure and jobs.

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On international affairs, President Mahama addressed conflicts and humanitarian crises, including the situation in Gaza, while reaffirming Ghana’s support for a two-state solution involving Israel and Palestine. He also called for reforms to the international financial system, arguing that developing countries face significantly higher borrowing costs and require greater access to affordable financing.

He also touched on Ghana assuming the chairmanship of the African Union in 2027, which he said his country would use to promote continental integration, accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and advance peace and security across Africa.

Read his full speech below:





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