Akufo-Addo Flies to Samoa to Support Ayorkor Botchwey as She Aims to Become Commonwealth Secretary-General

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has left Accra for Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean, to participate in the 27th Heads of States and Governments of the Commonwealth meeting. 

The meeting will take place from Monday, 21st to Thursday, 26th October, 2024, to elect the new Secretary-General for the Commonwealth.

Ghana’s Minister of Regional Integration and Foreign Affairs, Madam Shirley Oyorkor Botchwey, is contesting for the Office of the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth with two other contestants from The Gambia and Lesotho.

The Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, during an interview with the media on Saturday, 19th October, 2024, said fifty-six Heads of States from the Commonwealth will vote to choose the next Secretary-General.

"Madam Shirley Oyorkor Botchwey over the years, has distinguished herself in various committees she had the opportunity to serve within the diplomatic circles.

“She is contesting with other contestants from other African countries- The Gambia and Lesotho. We are confident that she is bringing it home and I am hopeful that she will become the first African female Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

Madam Fatimatu said she would participate in the breakfast meetings to discuss many pertinent issues including youth and sports.

The meeting will promote multi-lateral relations and networks among the 56 independent member States of the Commonwealth to facilitate trade and investments.