Committee submits reports ahead of Ghana's 2027 AU Chairmanship

The High-Level Committee of Experts set up by President John Dramani Mahama to prepare for Ghana’s 2027 African Union (AU) Chairmanship has completed its work and presented five reports to the President.

The reports were presented to President Mahama at the Presidency on Friday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who chaired the committee.

The committee was tasked with preparing a strategy document, identifying priority areas and developing a work programme for President Mahama’s tenure as AU Chair.

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In a Facebook post on Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Foreign Affairs Minister said the extensive preparations would help make Ghana’s tenure influential and impactful.

“President Mahama’s tenure is expected to be transformative and impactful due to the rigorous preparatory work underway and his bold vision for our continent,” the Minister said.

Ablakwa said the committee was honoured to have served Ghana and Africa through the assignment.

He said the reports would provide a strategic framework to guide Ghana’s priorities and initiatives during its leadership of the continental body.

The committee also expressed confidence in the preparations ahead of Ghana assuming leadership of the AU and wished President Mahama well as he prepares to take over the AU Chairmanship in January 2027.

It said its work was guided by the objective of advancing Ghana’s national interests while contributing to Africa’s development, integration and collective progress.

Ghana’s upcoming AU Chairmanship is expected to provide the country with an opportunity to influence continental discussions on key issues, including economic integration, peace and security, development and regional cooperation.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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