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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hailed the election of Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth as a proud and joyful moment for Ghana.<\/p>\n
In his congratulatory message to Ghana\u2019s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the President praised her character and dedication to service, noting that her hard work has been rewarded with her selection to succeed Patricia Scotland, Baroness Scotland of the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, I feel a deep sense of pride and joy in congratulating Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchway on her election as the next and 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. As the first Ghanaian to hold this position, her selection speaks to the strength of her character and her dedication to service, as well as to the esteem in which our nation, Ghana, is held amongst her peers,\u201d the president wrote on his X handle.<\/p>\n
Ayorkor Botchwey was announced as the new Secretary General during the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024), held in Apia, Samoa, on Friday, October 25.<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo also expressed his gratitude to his fellow Heads of State of the Commonwealth who reposed their trust in Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey by endorsing her candidature.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo my fellow Heads of State and Government, I express my heartfelt gratitude for this resounding vote of confidence in Ghana\u2019s candidate. In choosing her, you have placed your trust in a passionate advocate for our shared values. I am confident that, with Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchway at the helm, we will see the Commonwealth flourish, standing as a beacon of cooperation and strength for its people.<\/p>\n
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