The President, , has congratulated the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, on her election as the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) in Apia, Samoa.
A post shared on his X page on Saturday, October 26, 2024, stated, "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.