Ghana plans to establish new consulates in Massachusetts, Singapore, and Dublin, as part of a broader strategy to expand its global diplomatic footprint and improve services for its diaspora, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced on Monday.
Speaking at an orientation program for newly appointed diplomats in Accra, Mr. Ablakwa said the move comes at the direction of President John Dramani Mahama, who has prioritized deepening bilateral relations and improving access to consular services for Ghanaians abroad.
The new office in Massachusetts will become Ghana’s third diplomatic mission in the United States, complementing its existing embassy in Washington, D.C., and consulate in New York City.
“Ghanaians in the U.S. have consistently expressed concerns that two missions are insufficient to serve a diaspora spread across 58 states and territories,” Mr. Ablakwa said. “President Mahama has approved the establishment of a new consulate in Massachusetts to address this gap.”
The announcement follows the President’s recent official visit to Singapore, during which both governments agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and establish formal diplomatic representation. A similar initiative is underway in Dublin, where Ghana will open its first consulate in Ireland.
Ghana currently operates 75 foreign missions worldwide, including 13 high commissions, 48 embassies, and 14 consulates, according to Mr. Ablakwa.
The minister said the expansion is aimed at facilitating trade, attracting investment, and advancing Ghana’s foreign policy interests. “These new missions are not just about serving our nationals—they are strategic economic and diplomatic outposts,” he added.
No specific timelines for the openings were disclosed, but Mr. Ablakwa indicated that the consulates are expected to be operational by next year.
