Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Pays Tribute to Former President Kufuor

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the outgoing Foreign Affairs Minister and newly elected Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, has acknowledged former President John Agyekum Kufuor for playing a crucial role in launching her political career. In a reflective account, she revealed that the former president gave her an important opportunity to enter politics more than two decades ago.

Botchwey said that opportunity became the starting point for her lengthy career in public service and her advancement within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Her journey from that initial appointment to her current international position highlights the influence that mentorship and opportunities can have on political careers.

Her remarks also served as an expression of appreciation to former President Kufuor for recognizing and supporting emerging talent. As she prepares to take up her new responsibilities on the international stage, Botchwey continues to regard the opportunity she received from Kufuor as a significant turning point that paved the way for her years of service to Ghana and her development as a diplomat.