Ghana to establish green city spanning Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern regions; President Mahama woos Chinese investors to it
President John Dramani Mahama has invited Chinese investors to take part in Ghana’s planned green digital city project and emerging electric vehicle (EV) mineral value chains, describing them as central to his government’s new industrial transformation drive.
Speaking at the Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, President Mahama said Ghana was positioning itself as a regional hub for renewable energy, green innovation, and value-added mineral processing. He called on Chinese businesses to take advantage of the new opportunities in these sectors.
“We see vast potential in critical minerals and electric vehicle value chains. With abundant resources of lithium, bauxite, manganese, and graphite, Ghana is poised to partner with Chinese investors in responsible mining and local processing to drive the global clean energy transition,” he said.
President Mahama said the partnership would align Ghana’s industrialisation efforts with China’s expertise in renewable energy, digital technology, and manufacturing, describing it as “a win-win opportunity for both countries.”
He announced plans to establish a new green city spanning the Greater Accra, Volta, and Eastern regions, designed to showcase modern urban planning, sustainable energy systems, and smart infrastructure.
“As part of Ghana’s transformation, we plan to establish a new green city that will straddle the three regions of Greater Accra, Volta, and Eastern Regions,” he said. “I will soon inaugurate an inter-ministerial committee to guide the design and feasibility study of this new city. I will also appoint a transaction advisor to lead the process for the implementation of this important project.”
Mr Mahama said the proposed city would be developed over 20 years in four phases, with the first phase expected to begin before the end of his tenure. He described it as “a green digital city that will display cutting-edge technology in urban design, planning, and innovation.”
He said the project formed part of Ghana’s 24-hour economy and reset agenda, both aimed at creating jobs, stimulating private investment, and driving growth through industrial and digital transformation.
“At the heart of our new transformation lies the 24-hour economy and the Accelerated Exports Development Programme, which is anchored in the Volta Economic Corridor,” he explained.
“It rests on four pillars: irrigation for all-year farming, agro-industrial parks, tourism and hospitality hubs, and inland water transport systems, each offering investment opportunities for our partners.”
Mr Mahama also cited Ghana’s long-standing infrastructure partnerships with China. He said between 2013 and 2024, Chinese investments recorded by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre totalled nearly 4 billion dollars, covering more than 400 projects and creating thousands of jobs for Ghanaian youth.
He said those investments had already strengthened Ghana’s industrial base and built vital capacity in energy, manufacturing, and technology transfer.
“Through the Belt and Road Initiative and the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, Chinese partnership has strengthened Ghana’s infrastructure in energy and industry,” he said.
“This partnership has advanced industrialisation, technology transfer, and skills development across multiple sectors of our economy.”
President Mahama assured investors that Ghana remains one of Africa’s safest and most stable destinations for long-term capital, saying that the country’s 30 years of democratic stability continue to underpin investor confidence.
