United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer has said that the election of Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as the Commonwealth Secretary-General is a wondrous moment for Ghana, Africa and for the Commonwealth.She granted Madam Ayorkor Botchwey for her election.In a post on her X page, she said "Congratulations to my friend @GhanaMFA @ayorkorbotchwey on her historic selection as the first African woman to lead the 56 nation @CommonwealthSec at #CHOGMSamoa2024.
This is a wondrous moment for Ghana, for Africa and for the #Commonwealth. - #USAmbPalmer."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.Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo assured Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey of the support of Ghanaians in succeeding in her new role.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.