President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has begun a series of diplomatic visits to neighboring countries as he prepares for his swearing-in on January 7, 2025.
In a Facebook post on Friday, Mahama shared details of his meeting with Togo’s President, Faure Gnassingbé, where they discussed the importance of fostering unity and cooperation within the West African subregion.
“As I prepare for my inauguration on January 7, 2025, I have started visiting our neighbouring countries,” Mahama wrote. “In a meeting with Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, I reiterated why it is important to continue strengthening the bonds within our subregion. Working together, we can better impact the lives of our people, who are connected in many ways, including tribe, history, and economy.”
The former President’s emphasis on regional integration reflects his commitment to leveraging shared cultural and economic ties to drive development and stability in West Africa.
John Mahama’s diplomatic engagements are expected to set the tone for his administration’s foreign policy, focusing on collaboration and mutual growth among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Observers note that Mahama’s early outreach to neighboring leaders signals a proactive approach to addressing cross-border challenges such as trade barriers, security concerns, and migration issues.
His hashtag, #MahamaThePresident, across social media, has further fueled discussions about his leadership style and vision for a united subregion.
The meeting with President Gnassingbé is reportedly the first of many planned interactions with leaders in the subregion ahead of his official inauguration.
