The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is leading a delegation to the United Kingdom to attend a lecture to be addressed by former President John Dramani Mahama.
The event is expected to take place at the Chatham House, United Kingdom, on Friday, 27th January 2023.
In a tweet by the former President, Mr. Mahama said “I’ll be speaking at @ChathamHouse at 1pm GMT on “Africa’s Strategic Priorities & Global Role”. An opportunity to continue my advocacy for a resilient Africa that works strategically towards the attainment of the continent’s Agenda 2063 goals”.
Other members of the delegation include the Director of International Affairs of the NDC, Comrade Alex Segbefia, Deputy National Women Organizer, Comrade Abigail Elorm Akwambea, and the Deputy Treasurer of the party, Comrade Vida Addae.
A statement issued by the party said, “The lecture, which will be under the theme: ‘Africa’s strategic priorities and global role’, will among other things discuss the prospects for economic recovery and growth on the African continent in light of recent debt crisis that has compelled African countries including Ghana to seek debt treatment under the G20 Common Framework”.
The statement further indicated that, Mr. Mahama will share with his audience his ideas and insights on the key economic and governance reforms required for economic stability and prosperity across Africa.
“The Former President and distinguished statesman shall be sharing with his audience his ideas and insights on the key economic and governance reforms required for economic stability and prosperity across Africa.
He will also discuss priorities for regional integration and Africa’s role and responsibilities in global economic governance,” the statement added.
The party noted that as part of the visit, the team together with the former President will hold a meeting with the UK/Ireland Chapter of the NDC.
“The team together with the Former President shall hold a meeting with the UK/Ireland Chapter of the NDC as part of this visit,” the NDC added in the statement.
I’ll be speaking at @ChathamHouse at 1pm GMT on “Africa’s Strategic Priorities & Global Role”. An opportunity to continue my advocacy for a resilient Africa that works strategically towards the attainment of the continent’s Agenda 2063 goals.
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) January 27, 2023
