President William Ruto on Monday afternoon departed to Accra, Ghana to attend the Inauguration ceremony of Ghana's President-elect John Dramani Mahama.
The President’s attendance was through a special invitation extended by Mahama during his trip to Kenya on December 29, 2024.
In a statement by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, Ruto will hold talks with Heads of State and Government while in Accra.
He will hold talks with President-elect Mahama on key areas of mutual interest and cooperation including trade, energy, oil, textiles, agriculture and diplomatic relations.
This is even as Kenya and Ghana share a long-standing, cordial relationship that dates back to the pre-independence era, with both countries drawing inspiration from each other's liberation movements during their respective struggles for liberation, guided by the spirit of pan-Africanism.
Hussein said that President Ruto will also use the visit to discuss reforms in the African Union.
The President will express gratitude for Ghana's support of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position.
He will also continue to advocate for Raila’s AUC bid by highlighting his pan-African vision and proven leadership credentials.
This will mark the first international trip for President Ruto in 2025.
