Trending Now - Baba Sadiq Named Ghana's New High Commissioner in Nigeria

WHO:

President John Dramani Mahama

Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu (High Commissioner-Designate)

Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed (previous High Commissioner)

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (Minister of Foreign Affairs)

Adiza Ibrahim (Baba Sadiq's spouse)

WHAT:

Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu has been appointed as Ghana’s High Commissioner-Designate to Nigeria.

The appointment was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 1, 2026.

Baba Sadiq is expected to enhance trade, cultural exchange, and diplomatic cooperation between Ghana and Nigeria.

The previous High Commissioner, Mohammed Baba Jamal, was recalled on February 7, 2026, due to allegations of voter inducement.

WHERE:

Ghana

Nigeria

WHEN:

Appointment announced on March 1, 2026.

Recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal on February 7, 2026.

Baba Sadiq is the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei Central in the 2024 general election.

WHY:

The recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal was due to allegations of voter inducement following his participation and victory in the NDC parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency.

HOW:

The appointment process involves Nigeria’s formal acceptance and completion of standard diplomatic procedures before Baba Sadiq's role officially commences.

QUOTES:

“Congratulations, Baba Sadiq on your well-deserved appointment by President Mahama as High Commissioner designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I have no doubt you will hold aloft Ghana’s flag and make the youth of our continent proud," said Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on March 1, 2026.

Adiza Ibrahim expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her husband, stating, “We’re grateful for the trust placed in him by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to serve our nation. I pray for wisdom, strength and success in this important responsibility.”

On March 1, 2026, President Mahama announced the appointment of Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner-Designate to Nigeria, following the recall of the previous High Commissioner, Mohammed Baba Jamal, due to allegations of voter inducement. Baba Sadiq is set to enhance trade, cultural exchange, and diplomatic cooperation between the two countries, and he is also the National Democratic Congress parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei Central in the upcoming 2024 general election. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa congratulated Baba Sadiq on his new role, expressing confidence in his ability to represent Ghana, while his spouse, Adiza Ibrahim, shared her gratitude for the trust placed in him by President Mahama.