President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has expressed gratitude for the High Commissioner’s four-year tenure in Ghana and stated key areas for the ongoing Ghana-United Kingdom cooperation.
In his farewell meeting with the outgoing British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson on Thursday,(June 12, 2025, President Mahama lauded the High Commissioner for her “positive engagements” throughout her time in Ghana.
He reflected on the long-standing historical relationship between Ghana and the United Kingdom, describing it as having been “so far so good”.
President Mahama emphasised the mutual need for deeper economic partnerships and trade moving forward and noted the dynamic changes in the global landscape, including the diminishing nature of traditional development assistance and the necessity for developing countries like Ghana to strategically reposition themselves.
Acknowledging the UK’s significant support in counter-terrorism efforts, he specifically commended cooperation in intelligence gathering and training.
“We appreciate the partnership we have shared in the fight against terrorism,” President Mahama stated, adding that “We will continue to rely on the UK for help and cooperation in intelligence gathering and training to prepare ourselves in the event of any attack.”
The report by Daily Graphic quoted President Mahama as saying that there was progress with strengthening the Cedi, declining inflation and renewed investor confidence in the Ghanaian economy..
“I am happy to report that it’s going well,” he said, detailing the first quarter economic performance report. “The first quarter report on economic performance indicates a GDP growth of 5.3 per cent, inflation has reduced from 23 per cent to 18 per cent since January, and we hope to bring it down to 13 per cent by the end of the year, so that should create some relief for Ghanaians in terms of the cost of living and we will continue to maintain fiscal discipline.”
Responding, High Commissioner Harriet Thompson, who is leaving Ghana after serving in Ghana for over four years, expressed her gratitude for the warm support and cooperation she received during her tenure.
She acknowledged the successful implementation of various British-sponsored interventions during her time.