President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the newly-elected Commonwealth Secretary-General of the support of Ghanaians to succeed in her new role.President Akufo-Addo extends the unwavering support of the people of Ghana.Madam Ayorkor Botchwey won the hotly contested Commonwealth Secretary-General elections with an overwhelming majority from the Heads of Government who cast their votes at a retreat in Apia.President Akufo-Addin a post on his Facebook page said "Today, I feel a deep sense of pride and joy in congratulating Hon.
Shirley Ayorkor Botchway on her election as the next and 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
As the first Ghanaian to hold this position, her selection speaks to the strength of her character and her dedication to service, as well as to the esteem in which our nation, Ghana, is held amongst her peers."For years, I have watched her serve Ghana, Africa and the international community with unshakeable commitment and grace.
Her work as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is a testament to her devotion to bridging divides and building meaningful partnerships.