Benjamin Essuman is the Special Aide to the Chief of Staff
Benjamin Essuman, Special Aide to the Chief of Staff, has described the upcoming 2026 Kwahu Business Forum as set to be massive, exciting, and highly impactful.
In an interview with Kwahu Republic, he explained that the organisers have drawn lessons from past editions to introduce fresh, creative approaches that will make this year’s event even more successful.
One of the most notable changes is the move to a new venue, the modern and expansive Kwahu Business Village.
The facility, designed to host over 1,000 participants, will also serve as a permanent centre for business conferences, forums, entertainment events, and related activities.
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Essuman revealed that the 2026 edition has been extended to three full days, running from April 13 to April 15, 2026, with a wide range of sessions and discussions planned.
This year’s forum will attract a broader mix of participants, including insurance companies, banks, automobile firms, spare parts dealers, and many others.
A major highlight will be the attendance of high-profile dignitaries such as President John Dramani Mahama, Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, alongside senior government officials and private-sector leaders.
Registration for the three-day event opened on February 12, 2026, and will close at 8:30 a.m. on April 3, 2026.
Essuman, a member of the organising team, encouraged businesses and prospective attendees to register early and submit details of their delegations to ensure smooth coordination.
He explained that the Kwahu Business Forum aims to inspire, support, and guide entrepreneurs from the Kwahu area, helping them scale up and contribute to national development.
“The Kwahu Business Forum is the brainchild of President John Dramani Mahama and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah,” Essuman said.
“In 2024, we brought together businesspeople from Kwahu to discuss the national business landscape and explore what then-candidate John Dramani Mahama could do for them if elected. The 2025 edition was expanded because the President tasked the Chief of Staff with bringing together all the banks,” he said.
“We discovered from the 2024 edition that access to capital was a major challenge for businesses, so funding was essential. As a result, we invited all the banks to Kwahu Mpraeso and held a successful event,” Essuman added.
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