By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a renewed commitment to Pan-Africanism, urging Ghana and Guinea to rekindle their historic ties in the spirit of African unity and solidarity.
She made the call in Conakry after leading Ghana’s delegation to the investiture of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya. The ceremony brought together heads of state and high-level delegations from across Africa and beyond, underscoring Guinea’s regional and international engagement.
As part of the visit, Professor Opoku-Agyemang toured the former residence of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, in Conakry. Dr. Nkrumah was received into exile in Guinea in 1966 following his overthrow and was later appointed Co-President of the country—an enduring symbol of the deep historical bond between the two nations.
Speaking at the historic site, the Vice President underscored the need to strengthen cooperation between Ghana and Guinea to advance African unity and development. She noted that while much has changed over the years, the ideals of Pan-Africanism remain relevant.
“So much has happened since then. We now have regional blocs, and we have all gone through different experiences,” she said. “But the importance is that we continue to work together. Even though we are an imperfect family, we must keep moving forward to actualise the Pan-African vision.”
Meanwhile, members of the Ghanaian community resident in Guinea have commended the Government of Ghana for what they described as a positive turnaround of the economy.
General Secretary of the Ghanaian Community in Guinea, Seidu Osman Fisher, praised Professor Opoku-Agyemang for her leadership and the performance of the current administration.
“The one year of the new administration has been very incredible. A lot of positive things have been done,” he said. “Comparing 2024, 2025 and 2026, a lot has changed. I was in Ghana less than two weeks ago, and things are much better.” He added that economic pressures on families have eased.
“When you look at the cedi–dollar rate, it is okay, and prices of goods have gone down. The pressure on families has reduced a bit, and those of us outside the country can feel the difference,” he noted.
Ghana’s participation at the investiture, led by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional cooperation and the enduring ideals of Pan-Africanism.
