Ga Mantse leads international investment mission to support Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy

In a significant display of traditional leadership complementing national development efforts, the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has led a high-level international investment mission to bolster Ghana’s flagship 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development (24H+) Programme. The initiative, which culminated in a key meeting at the Presidency with President John Dramani Mahama, is part of a broader strategy to attract foreign direct investment and forge strategic partnerships across multiple sectors of the economy.

A Strategic Mission for Economic Transformation

The delegation, comprising business leaders and investors from the United States and the United Kingdom, engaged with government institutions and industry leaders to explore opportunities in healthcare, energy, finance, and cocoa value addition. The mission reflects the Ga Mantse’s ongoing efforts to leverage his international networks to support national development through private sector investment.

At the Presidency, President John Dramani Mahama welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investors. The President reiterated his vision for the 24-Hour Economy policy, describing it as a deliberate national productivity strategy designed to maximise the utilisation of infrastructure, stimulate industrial production, create jobs, and improve economic productivity.

Healthcare Breakthrough: 500-Bed Hospital and 24-Hour Pharmacy

One of the mission’s most significant outcomes was the announcement that agreements have been signed for the construction of a 500-bed specialist children’s hospital and a 24-hour pharmacy facility at Korle Bu, with work expected to commence soon. The project is expected to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure, improve access to quality medical services, and support the government’s vision of expanding healthcare delivery while creating hundreds of direct and indirect jobs.

Engagements with Key State Institutions

Beyond healthcare, the delegation undertook strategic visits to several key state institutions to gain a deeper understanding of Ghana’s investment landscape:

· Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD): The delegation met Chief Executive Dr Ransford ‘Randy’ Abbey, who outlined ongoing reforms to revitalise Ghana’s cocoa industry through domestic financing, increased local processing, and value addition. The investors also visited the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) to explore opportunities for expanding Ghana’s chocolate and cocoa processing capacity—a move central to exporting more finished products instead of raw beans.
· Tema Oil Refinery (TOR): Discussions focused on the future of Ghana’s energy sector, petroleum refining, and strategic investment opportunities to improve domestic fuel production and reduce dependence on imported refined products.
· Bank of Ghana: The delegation met officials led by Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama to discuss Ghana’s macroeconomic outlook, financial sector stability, and the country’s commitment to providing a secure environment for international investment.

Traditional Leadership as a Catalyst for Investment

The investment mission highlights the growing role traditional leadership can play in complementing government efforts to attract foreign direct investment. The Ga Mantse has been a vocal advocate for the 24H+ Programme, describing it as “a critical pathway to Ghana’s economic transformation and financial independence”. Speaking at the Ghana Investment and Trade Week (GITW) 2026 in Accra, he urged businesses, investors, and development partners to actively support the programme, stating: “We really need to work at the 24-hour economy concept because it is the way to our financial freedom. It would be a mistake not to exploit it, explore it and benefit from it”.

The Ga Mantse emphasised that traditional authorities have a critical role to play in ensuring the success of the initiative by maintaining peace and stability, facilitating access to land for strategic investments, and supporting skills development efforts to prepare the youth for emerging job opportunities.

Global Advocacy Beyond Borders

The King’s commitment extends beyond Ghana’s borders. He recently chaired a similar programme on the 24-hour economy in Canada, where he promoted Ghana’s initiative to an international audience. Such engagements are crucial in attracting global interest and investment, as well as strengthening partnerships to support the successful implementation of the programme.

A Shared Vision for Ghana’s Future

The discussions underscored a shared commitment between President Mahama and the Ga Mantse to attract investments capable of transforming key sectors of the economy while generating sustainable employment. As Ghana pursues its 24-Hour Economy agenda, collaborations between traditional authorities, government entities, and private investors are expected to unlock opportunities across healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and finance.

With investment commitments beginning to materialise—including the landmark Korle Bu hospital project—the mission marks another significant step towards translating strategic partnerships into tangible national development outcomes.