U.S. President Joe Biden has appointed a Presidential Delegation to represent the United States at the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, set for January 7, in Accra.According to an official statement from the White House, Shalanda D. Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, has been designated to lead the delegation.The delegation includes key figures such as Virginia E. Palmer, U.S.

Ambassador to Ghana, recognized for her contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations; Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, California, noted for her extensive involvement in U.S.-Africa relations; and Frances Z. Brown, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs at the White House National Security Council, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to African partnerships.

John Dramani Mahama secured victory in the December 7, 2024, presidential election, defeating incumbent Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. His return to power marks a comeback after serving as Ghana’s president from 2012 to 2017.