By: Ashiadey Dotse
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed that multilateralism remains the world’s strongest hope for peace and development as global political and economic systems continue to shift. He made the remark on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, when Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, paid a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House in Accra.
President Mahama said the world was experiencing major changes, and these changes required countries to work together rather than act alone. He explained that after the Second World War, nations agreed that a multilateral global order—where countries meet, discuss, and jointly solve problems—was the best path to stability. This, he said, contributed to major global achievements such as the Millennium Development Goals, which lifted millions out of poverty.
He noted that with the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals approaching, the world must continue to stand united. “We believe that multilateralism is the best,” he stressed.
However, President Mahama warned that recent unilateral actions by some countries threaten this cooperative global system. He cited conflicts such as the invasion of Ukraine, the Gaza crisis where tens of thousands have died, and the sudden imposition of tariffs by some nations as examples of setbacks to the rules-based international order.
He said these actions “don’t belong to the 21st century” and undermine the system that the world has depended on for decades. In response, he called for “coalitions of the willing” to build stronger partnerships and keep multilateral cooperation alive.
President Mahama also highlighted the long-standing relationship between Ghana and the United Kingdom, grounded in shared values such as democracy, human rights, and good governance. He said Ghana’s legal and constitutional systems are influenced by the UK, making the partnership even stronger.
Welcoming the Duke of Edinburgh, he praised the impact of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, which continues to inspire discipline, creativity, and ambition among Ghanaian youth. He assured Prince Edward of the government’s commitment to supporting the programme.
President Mahama concluded by expressing gratitude for the visit and the traditional name bestowed on the Duke, Yehowa Da, meaning “God is mighty” in Ga. He wished him a successful stay in Ghana and said the visit would further strengthen the historic ties between the two nations.
