Read President Mahama’s message to US on its 250th independence aninversary

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed hope that the friendship and cooperation between Ghana and the United States will continue to grow through shared democratic values and long-standing bilateral relations.

He noted that both countries have maintained strong diplomatic ties over the years, with collaboration spanning governance, trade, and development cooperation.

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This was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 5, 2026, to congratulate the government and people of the United States of America on its 250th anniversary of independence.

"As we join in the celebration of another milestone, it is my deep conviction that the enduring friendship and cooperation between our two countries will continue to be shaped by values and common interests, especially in the areas of the rule of law, human rights and democracy, as well as our shared aspiration for economic prosperity, which fosters a close and enduring partnership between Ghana and the United States," the statement said.

The statement added that the relationship between the two countries dates back to Ghana’s own independence in 1957.

"At Ghana’s independence celebration in 1957, the US sent an official delegation led by Vice President Richard Nixon. He was accompanied by Martin Luther King Jnr. and Ralph Bunche, among others", it noted.

Ghana also made reference to decades of high-level engagements between the two countries, including visits to Ghana by former US Presidents Bill Clinton, George W Bush and Barack Obama, alongside official visits to the United States by successive Ghanaian presidents.

It reaffirmed its commitment to promotemutual understanding and enrich educational and cultural exchanges.

See the full statement below:

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