President Mahama Begins Official UK Visit — Touting Ghana's Post-IMF Recovery at Investment Summit

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in London for an official visit, meeting with King Charles III and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The visit is anchored around the Ghana-UK Investment Summit, where the government is showcasing Ghana’s post-IMF Extended Credit Facility recovery, highlighting key statistics: 6% GDP growth in 2025, inflation dropping to 3.4% in April 2026, and international reserves climbing to $13.9 billion.

The government's presentation of a stabilized post-IMF economy is a strong marketing pitch for foreign direct investment (FDI), especially for the "$10 Billion Big Push" infrastructure program and the "24-Hour Economy" policy. However, local businesses are still feeling the squeeze of high borrowing costs and utility tariffs. To turn these macroeconomic statistics into real-sector investments, the government must secure concrete commitment agreements in manufacturing, agro-processing, and energy, rather than just vague bilateral communiqués.