NEW YORK, Sept 26 – Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has called for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, arguing it is the only way to end decades of violence in the Middle East.
Speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Mahama said Ghana had long backed a two-state solution and urged world leaders to stop ignoring the suffering in Gaza.
“There is an urgent need to respond to the plight of the innocent citizens of the Gaza Strip over their war with Israel,” he said.
The Ghanaian leader criticised what he described as the international community’s inaction. He said too often global leaders had “played with words while not taking any action to address the dire situation in the Gaza area.
Mahama also pressed for reforms in international financial institutions such as the IMF, saying Africa was being sidelined.
“We demand not only a reform of the Security Council, but also a reset of the global financial architecture, which is currently rigged against Africa. Africa must have a greater say in the world’s multilateral financial institutions,” he said.
Turning to domestic matters, Mahama highlighted what he called the positive turnaround of Ghana’s economy under his leadership. He said his government had stabilised the national currency, reduced inflation, and restored investor confidence.
“In just eight months, we have achieved a significant reduction in inflation, from 23.8% in December 2024 to 11.5% in August 2025, restoring price stability for our citizens. Additionally, the Ghana cedi has appreciated considerably against other currencies, with Bloomberg reporting it as the best-performing currency in the world at one point. Our improved sovereign credit rating reflects increasing investor confidence. Our 24-Hour Economy Initiative promises to transform our economy,” he said.
