Vice-President calls for renewal of Ghana–Guinea Pan-African ties
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for a rekindling of the longstanding Pan-African relationship between Ghana and Guinea.
She urged renewed cooperation to advance African unity and development.
She made the call in Conakry when she visited the Ghanaian community in Guinea, where she represented Ghana at the investiture of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya.
The ceremony, held at the Stade Général Lansana Conté, brought together heads of state and high-level delegations from across Africa and beyond.
As part of her visit, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang toured the residence of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who served as Co-President of Guinea after his overthrow in Ghana in 1966.
The visit highlighted the deep historical ties between the two countries, forged during the post-independence era by Dr Nkrumah and Guinea’s first President, Ahmed Sékou Touré, both leading proponents of Pan-African unity.
Cooperation
Speaking during the visit, the Vice-President underscored the shared history and values of Ghana and Guinea, calling for stronger bilateral cooperation in line with the Pan-African vision championed by the two founding leaders.
She said that renewing these ties was critical at a time when the region required greater solidarity to drive development and stability.
The General Secretary of the Ghanaian Community in Guinea, Seidu Osman Fisher, commended the government for what he described as a turnaround in the country’s economy.
He also praised Prof. Opoku-Agyemang for her leadership, particularly her performance as the Chair of the Police Council.
Investiture
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s participation in the investiture on January 17, 2025, underscored Ghana’s commitment to regional cooperation and democratic solidarity in West Africa, following Guinea’s recent elections and transition from military rule.
Her visit forms part of broader diplomatic efforts by Ghana to deepen engagement with Guinea, building on longstanding historical bonds.
The Vice-President was accompanied by the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice-President, Alex Segbefia; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; and the Vice-President’s Spokesperson, Ama Pratt.
Her mission symbolised a renewal of ties between Accra and Conakry at a pivotal moment for the region, reinforcing Ghana’s diplomatic presence in West Africa and reaffirming the enduring Pan-African partnership envisioned decades ago by Dr Kwame Nkrumah and Ahmed Sékou Touré.
