{"id":241713,"date":"2024-10-30T00:09:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T00:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/30\/mahama-pats-ayorkor-botchwey-on-her-election-as-commonwealth-secretary-general\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T00:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T00:09:45","slug":"mahama-pats-ayorkor-botchwey-on-her-election-as-commonwealth-secretary-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/30\/mahama-pats-ayorkor-botchwey-on-her-election-as-commonwealth-secretary-general\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahama pats Ayorkor Botchwey on her election as Commonwealth Secretary-General"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has congratulated Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on her groundbreaking election as Commonwealth Secretary-General.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He described her achievement as a proud moment for Ghana and Africa, highlighting the importance of her new role on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, was appointed as the Commonwealth Secretary-General during the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) held in Apia, Samoa, on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her selection makes her the first African woman to hold this prestigious office, succeeding Patricia Scotland, Baroness Scotland of the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mahama, in a Facebook post, commended Botchwey\u2019s dedication to Ghana\u2019s foreign relations, noting her diplomatic expertise and the contributions she has made over her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He expressed confidence that her experience would be invaluable in uniting the Commonwealth\u2019s 56 member states and navigating complex international issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also emphasised the significance of her role in strengthening collaboration across Commonwealth countries and tackling shared challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCongratulations Shirley Ayorkor Botchway on your election as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. You will be joining a special group of diplomats to help make the Commonwealth and the world a better place.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am particularly excited that, after Patricia Scotland, we have another distinguished female at the head of the Commonwealth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has congratulated Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on her groundbreaking election as Commonwealth Secretary-General. 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