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President John Mahama has called on global investors to shift their attention towards Africa, describing the continent as the next major frontier for global economic growth and long-term investment opportunities.
Speaking at the 12th Africa Debate in London, President Mahama said Africa is no longer waiting for external assistance but is actively building its future through innovation, reforms and stronger regional cooperation.
“Africa is not waiting to be rescued. Africa is building. Africa is innovating and transforming. And Ghana is proud to be part of that transformation,” he stated.
According to the President, Africa’s growing population, rapid urbanisation, rising consumer demand and untapped productive capacity position the continent to become a major driver of future global growth.
“The next phase of global growth will not be driven solely by mature economies. Emerging regions will increasingly shape it as population expands, urbanization grows, consumption rises, and untapped productive capacity is realized. And Africa represents that frontier,” he said.
President Mahama explained that the continent’s transformation creates enormous opportunities for investors looking for sustainable markets and long-term returns.
He further highlighted Ghana’s strategic role within Africa, describing the country as a dependable gateway for investment, finance, manufacturing, innovation and regional trade expansion.
“And Ghana stands ready to serve as one of the continent’s most reliable gateways for investment, manufacturing, finance, innovation, and regional trade expansion,” he said.
“The opportunities before us are real, and the time to engage is now,” he added.
Addressing participants at the historic Guildhall in London, President Mahama expressed hope that the gathering would mark a turning point in how Africa is perceived globally.
“Guildhall has witnessed defining moments in global history. And I hope that this gathering here today will also be remembered as one of those moments,” he stated.
According to him, such a moment would represent stronger recognition of Africa’s economic potential and a new era of international cooperation based on mutual respect rather than dependence.
“A moment when Africa’s voice was heard clearly. A moment when global investors recognized the scale of opportunity emerging across our continent,” he said.
The President stressed that future partnerships between Africa and the global business community should be built on equality, shared prosperity and genuine collaboration.
“A moment where partnership was redefined, not through dependence, but through mutual respect and shared prosperity,” he noted.
Drawing inspiration from Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, President Mahama said both Ghana and the African continent are preparing for a future driven by opportunity, innovation and economic progress.
“As our late President Kwame Nkrumah reminded us many years ago, the future belongs to those who prepare for it,” he said.
“Ghana is preparing. Africa is preparing. And together, through genuine partnership, we can build a more prosperous and more equitable global future.”
