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Richard Muponde
Zimpapers Politics Hub
Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, has hailed the deep-rooted connection between his country and Zimbabwe, saying the visit by President Mnangagwa “will celebrate the historic bonds” between the two nations.
President Mahama is today set to host President Mnangagwa for a State Visit expected to deepen long-standing bilateral relations and reinforce historic ties rooted in Africa’s liberation struggles.
In a statement posted on his X handle ahead of the visit, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said he was “looking forward to the upcoming State Visit to Ghana by His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe,” underscoring the significance of the high-level engagement between the two nations.
The visit, scheduled to run from April 1 to 3, is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation across key sectors while celebrating the shared history between the West and Southern African countries.
The State Visit comes at a time when African countries are increasingly seeking to strengthen intra-continental cooperation under frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to boost trade and economic integration across the continent.
He emphasised that the relationship between Ghana and Zimbabwe dates back to the era of liberation struggles that defined the continent’s path to independence.
“We are two countries whose destinies have been intertwined since the liberation struggles that shaped modern Africa,” he said.
President Mahama also reflected on Ghana’s role in supporting Zimbabwe’s independence movement, describing it as a source of enduring pride.
“Our steadfast support for Zimbabwe’s independence movement remains a proud legacy that continues to shape our bilateral relations,” said President Mahama.
The Ghanaian leader extended a warm welcome to President Mnangagwa, expressing optimism about the outcomes of the visit.
Relations between Ghana and Zimbabwe have historically been cordial, dating back to the early years of independence movements when Ghana, under its first president Kwame Nkrumah, played a pivotal role in supporting liberation efforts across Africa.
Zimbabwe attained independence in 1980 after a protracted liberation war, with several African nations, including Ghana, offering diplomatic and moral support.
The visit is expected to include bilateral talks, courtesy calls, and engagements aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and+ cultural exchange, further cementing the enduring ties between the two nations.
