United States President Joseph Biden, Jr. on Friday announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025, in Accra, Ghana.
The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, will lead the delegation.
According to a statement from the White House, members of the Presidential Delegation are:
- The Honorable Virginia E. Palmer, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana
- The Honorable Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, California
- The Honorable Frances Z. Brown, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs, National Security Council, The White House
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Ghana is widely regarded as a model of democracy in West Africa, and the peaceful transfer of power underscores its democratic credentials. The new administration is expected to prioritise economic reforms, regional security cooperation, and strengthening democratic institutions.
Mahama’s swearing-in will take place at the Black Star Square in Accra, with international dignitaries expected to attend.