Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Samuel Yao Kumah, has officially assumed his duties following the presentation of his Letters of Credence to the UN Secretary-General, H.E. António Guterres, on Friday, 14th November 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
At the brief but significant ceremony, Ambassador Kumah conveyed warm fraternal greetings from the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, to the Secretary-General. He reaffirmed Ghana’s long-standing dedication to multilateral cooperation and the core principles of the United Nations Charter.
Ambassador Kumah emphasized Ghana’s readiness to continue working closely with the United Nations and its Member States in the pursuit of international peace and security, sustainable development, and the promotion and protection of human rights.
He also commended Secretary-General Guterres for his exceptional leadership, especially amid a period of heightened geopolitical tensions. Highlighting the importance of the Secretary-General’s UN80 Initiative, Ambassador Kumah described it as “one of the most consequential efforts to reposition the United Nations to effectively address the complex challenges of our world today.”
He assured the Secretary-General of his full commitment to supporting the work of the Organization and advancing the goals of the UN Charter, adding that he looked forward to contributing meaningfully to ongoing global efforts for peace, development, and human dignity.
In response, Secretary-General António Guterres praised Ghana as “a steadfast partner of the United Nations and a pillar of multilateralism.” He commended the country’s longstanding cooperation with the UN across peacekeeping, development, governance, and human rights.
Mr. Guterres also acknowledged Ghana’s vibrant democratic credentials, its commitment to good governance, and its leadership role in confronting regional challenges in West Africa and the Sahel. He expressed confidence that Ambassador Kumah’s tenure would deepen the already strong partnership between Ghana and the United Nations.
The Secretary-General further described Ghana as a key member of the United Nations, expressing optimism that Ambassador Kumah would represent Ghana with distinction while also serving as a strong advocate for Africa on the global stage. He warmly welcomed the Ambassador to New York and requested that he convey his best wishes to President John Dramani Mahama.
PRESS RELEASE
GHANA PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS
NEW YORK
14th November, 2025
On Friday, 14th November 2025, His Excellency Samuel Yao Kumah formally presented his Letters of Credence as Ghana’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations to the Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. António Guterres, at a brief ceremony held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
During the presentation, Ambassador Kumah conveyed fraternal greetings from the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, to the Secretary-General. He reaffirmed Ghana’s unwavering commitment to multilateralism and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations whilst expressing the country’s readiness to continue to work collaboratively with the United Nations and all of its Member States to advance international peace and security, sustainable development, and the promotion and protection of human rights.
Ambassador Kumah lauded the Secretary-General for his remarkable stewardship of the United Nations, especially in these times of geopolitical tensions, and observed that the UN80 Initiative launched by the Secretary-General was one of the most consequential efforts to reposition the United Nations to deal effectively with the complex challenges of our world today.
He concluded by assuring the Secretary-General of his readiness to support the work of the Organization and to contribute meaningfully to the realization of the objectives of the UN Charter.
In response, Secretary-General Guterres described Ghana as a steadfast partner of the United Nations and a pillar of multilateralism. He commended the country’s longstanding and excellent cooperation with the Organization across all dimensions and expressed confidence that Ambassador Kumah’s tenure would further deepen that partnership.
The Secretary-General lauded Ghana’s vibrant democratic credentials, her commitment to good governance and human rights, and the country’s leadership in addressing the myriad challenges confronting the West African sub-region and the Sahel. He acknowledged Ghana’s active role in promoting international peace and security and sustainable development and assured the country of the United Nations’ continued support for these efforts.
Concluding the meeting, the Secretary-General reaffirmed Ghana’s status as a key member of the United Nations and expressed optimism that Ambassador Kumah would not only represent Ghana’s interests with distinction but also serve as a strong advocate for the African continent. He warmly welcomed the new Ambassador to New York and requested him to convey his best wishes to the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama.
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