Today at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (#CHOGM2024), the Commonwealth Secretariat officially announced the appointment of Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Honorable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
The historic decision, announced via a tweet from the Commonwealth’s official Twitter account, highlighted Ms. Botchwey’s extensive experience in diplomacy and regional integration, noting that her selection reflects a commitment to advancing the Commonwealth’s mission of unity, cooperation, and shared progress.