President Mahama Leaves For New York For 81st UN General Assembly; To Host Two High-Level Side Events

President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

This year's Assembly is on the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All."

According to a statement from the Presidency Communications dated September 19, 2026, President Mahama will host two key side events aimed at supporting Africa's renewal and advancing global action on historical justice.

On Monday, September 21, 2026, the President will host a High-Level Event on the Accra Reset, bringing together world leaders to discuss "Full Circle: Making Global Development Work Again."

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, a side event on the 'Next Steps' will focus on "From Commitments to Action on Reparatory Justice: Advancing International Cooperation for the Return and Restitution of Cultural Properties and Heritage."

President Mahama is scheduled to deliver Ghana's official statement during the main General Debate at the UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

In addition to his address and main events, the President will participate in meetings to strengthen partnerships, encourage investment and engage with the Ghanaian diaspora. He will also hold meetings with world leaders, the UN Secretary-General and top executives of multinational companies.

To promote Ghana as a leading destination for business and investment, President Mahama will ring the NASDAQ Closing Bell and meet with business leaders at a US-Ghana Presidential Roundtable organised by the US-Africa Chamber of Commerce. He will also speak at the Council on Foreign Relations and attend the Ocean Panel Leaders' Meeting.

On Friday, September 25, President Mahama will host a Town Hall meeting with the Ghanaian community in New York to share updates on his vision for national development.

The President is accompanied by First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, other cabinet ministers, senior officials from the Presidency and other government officials.

The statement was signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP).