President John Dramani Mahama has called on the country’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to carry his administration’s ambitious “Reset Agenda” beyond national borders, tasking them with forging strategic alliances and elevating Ghana’s profile on the world stage.
At a swearing-in ceremony held Thursday, Mahama described the Reset Agenda as a cornerstone of his government’s efforts to restore public confidence, promote transparent governance, and drive inclusive development.
“The Reset Agenda is this administration’s blueprint. It is a bold vision to restore hope in our people, rebuild trust, and rekindle the movement towards prosperity,” Mahama said. “While much of this work will be driven domestically, your role is to extend this agenda abroad—by cultivating strategic partnerships, unlocking opportunities, and deepening Ghana’s place in the global community.”
The initiative, unveiled earlier this year, seeks to re-anchor Ghana’s governance on the pillars of integrity, transparency, and equitable development, as the country contends with economic headwinds and evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Mahama emphasized that the Reset Agenda is not a departure from Ghana’s traditional diplomatic posture, but rather an evolution of its long-standing foreign policy ideals.
“Our foreign policy has always been anchored on enduring principles: Pan-Africanism, peaceful coexistence, self-determination, and the pursuit of justice and equity in world affairs,” he said.
The diplomats, who are set to take up key postings across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, have been instructed to act as economic envoys—tasked not only with advancing Ghana’s foreign policy but also attracting investment and enhancing trade and development cooperation.
As Ghana positions itself to play a more assertive role in global governance, the Reset Agenda is being pitched as a framework to reinvigorate international confidence and chart a forward-looking course for national renewal.
