Mahama Appoints Atta Kojo Choi, 7 Others As Ambassadors

Mahama Appoints Atta Kojo Choi, 7 Others As Ambassadors

Atta Kojo Choi President John Mahama has nominated Atta Kojo Choi, a naturalized Ghanaian, as the Ambassador to South Korea. Born in South Korea, Kofi Choi relocated to Ghana at the age of 14, where he later acquired Ghanaian citizenship. His deep ties to Ghana were strengthened through his education at SOS College in Tema, followed by his studies at the University of Ghana, Legon, where he earned a degree in business administration in 2002. Pro…

6 Surprising Similarities Between Ghana and South Korea

At first glance, Ghana and South Korea couldn’t be more different—one is nestled in West Africa, the other in East Asia. One is famed for cocoa and gold; the other, for K-pop and cutting-edge tech. But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll find some surprising similarities and shared experiences that connect these two nations in meaningful ways. What Ghana and South Korea Have in Common In today’s interconnected world, countries can build stro…

President Mahama nominates eight more new ambassadors

President John Dramani Mahama has in consultation with the Council of State, nominated eight new ambassadors and high commissioners designate to various countries. The nominees include Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Harruna Attah, High Commissioner-designate to Namibia; Mr Kojo Choi, Ambassador-designate to the Republic of South Korea, Dr Kwame Ampofo, Ambassador-designate to Hungary and Madam Mona Helen Kabuki Quartey, Ambassador-designate to Italy. The r…

Mahama Nominates Eight New Ambassadors to Strengthen Ghana’s Diplomatic Ties

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the nomination of eight new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to represent Ghana in key countries around the world, signaling a fresh diplomatic direction for his administration. A statement issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, indicated that the appointments followed consultations with the Council of State and are part of the government’s strategy to bolster Ghana’s foreign…

Kojo Choi’s Appointment Sparks Dual Citizenship Reform Push

The recent appointment of Kojo Choi as Ghana’s Ambassador to South Korea has reignited a long-standing national conversation about dual citizenship and its implications for public service eligibility.  According to Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, a prominent legal scholar and Democracy and Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana, this development is not just a diplomatic milestone but also a critical moment in Ghana’s constitutional journey. Prof. Asare …

President Mahama nominates new ambassadors and high commissioners

President of the Republic of Ghana has nominated a new batch of ambassadors and high commissioners as part of efforts to deepen the country’s diplomatic ties across the globe. In a letter dated July 21, 2025, addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, it was disclosed that eight individuals have been nominated following consultations with the Council of State. Among the nominees …