Obama Visit To Ghana 2009 - Pictures and About
Peaceful vote draws Obama to GhanaPresident Obama flies to Ghana Friday in his first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa, where he is expected to praise the country's electoral successes and economic development, holding it up as a model for other countries on the continent.
But Africa watchers say Mr. Obama also is likely to use the visit to announce plans to strengthen security and commercial ties with the small but growing African nation. |
Expectations High Before Obama Visit
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Ghana later this week and expectations among Ghanaians are high. Ghana's government is running a series of radio ads in anticipation of President Obama's visit.
"First black president of the United States of America, you have become a shining star, and despite the height of your achievement you are still proud to be called a black man. Barack Obama is coming home. He is coming to Ghana, Gold Coast, the center of the world," one ad declares.
"First black president of the United States of America, you have become a shining star, and despite the height of your achievement you are still proud to be called a black man. Barack Obama is coming home. He is coming to Ghana, Gold Coast, the center of the world," one ad declares.
Where will Obama Sleep? |
Jubilee House, Peduase Lodge or US Embassy ?
Speculation over where the 44th President of the USA, Barack Obama, would sleep continues to pop up in various media reports, with the latest speculation being that he may stay at the recently completed Holiday Inn Hotel close to the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. The speculation, which has been downplayed by management of the hotel, follows earlier denials by the Ghanaian presidency that the US President may be received or hosted at the swanky Jubilee House presidential residence built by the Kufuor administration with opposition from the then opposition NDC. |
Obama in Ghana on first sub-Saharan Africa visitPresident Barack Obama flew into Ghana on Friday on his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office as the first African American president of the United States.
His roots in Africa, through his Kenyan father, assure him a hero's welcome and he will deliver a message on the importance of good governance in a country that defies stereotypes of a continent blighted by conflict, coups and crisis. Obama To Deliver Major Speech IndoorsThe public engagement of US President Barack Obama in Accra, where he is to make a major policy statement on Africa, has been shifted from the Independence Square to the International Conference Centre because of the uncertainty of the weather.
The Communications Director at the Presidency, Mr Koku Anyidoho, told the Daily Graphic that the government was concerned that rains might disrupt the programme scheduled to take place on Saturday. |
Obama admits to be a long admirer of GhanaAccra, July 11, GNA - US President Barack Obama on Saturday hailed Ghana for the country's stellar performance as a thriving democratic state and gave the assurance that his administration would make it a cardinal part of US policy by partnering with their Ghanaian counterpart to develop a growth strategy that would enable her become a successful nation.
Text of Obama's speech to parliamentof GhanaThe official text of President Barack Obama's speech Saturday in Accra, Ghana, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House:
Good morning. It is an honor for me to be in Accra, and to speak to the representatives of the people of Ghana. I am deeply grateful for the welcome that I've received, as are Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama. Ghana's history is rich, the ties between our two countries are strong, and I am proud that this is my first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as President of the United States. I am speaking to you at the end of a long trip. |
Obama given official welcome
Accra, July 11, GNA - US President Barack Obama was on Saturday morning officially welcomed to Ghana at a brief ceremony at the Castle, Osu. The US President and President John Evans Atta Mills arrived at the Castle in the "Beast", the official vehicle of the US President, at about 0910.
Obama lauds La Hospital for providing infant, maternal heath careAccra, July 11, GNA - US President Barack Obama has lauded the La Hospital for its maternal health programme. In brief remarks during his visit to the Hospital as part of his two-day visit to Ghana, the US president said:
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Dignitaries savour Obama's speechAccra, July 11, GNA - President Barack Obama made his long-awaited historic Africa policy speech to an enthusiastic crowd that defied the long queue, hours of waiting and elaborate security checks. The people came from far and near and not even the long queue, hours of waiting and elaborate security checks could daunt the spirits of Chiefs, Parliamentarians, and Priests not to partake in the historic occasion.
Obama Visit: Kufuor, JJ To Dine TogetherArrangements have been made to enable former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor to share a common breakfast table with Presidents John Evans Atta Mills and Barack Obama when the latter visits the country this week.
The Minister of Communications and MP for Tamale South, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, gave the hint in a contribution to a statement by the Foreign Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Mumuni, on the visit of the US President to Ghana. Obama begins historic visit to GhanaU.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Ghana's capital Accra July 10, 2009.
US President Barack Obama (L), along with First Lady Michelle Obama (R) and daughters Sasha (2nd R) and Malia (2nd L) disembark from Air Force One upon arrival in Accra, Ghana. Obama arrived in Ghana on Friday on his first trip to sub-Saharan African since taking office to a red carpet welcome with thousands lining the streets to catch a glimpse of America's first black president. |
Obama tours Cape Coast Castle... describes it as "extraordinary" experience
Cape Coast, July 11, GNA - Visiting US President Barack Obama on Saturday toured the Cape Coast Castle with his family and described it as an "extraordinary" experience. Obama leaves after Ghana visitAccra, July 11, GNA - US president Barack Obama left Accra on Saturday evening after his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since his inauguration.
Obama begins his historic visit to Ghana - UpdatedUS President Barack Obama arrived in Accra on Friday night to a warm proverbial Ghanaian "Akwaaba" to begin his momentous two-day visit, his first to a sub-Saharan African nation since assuming office.
The US Presidential jet, Air Force One, which is making its third call to the Kotoka International Airport, after President Bill Clinton (1998) and President George W. Bush (2008), touched down around 2105 hours. |
Ghana's oil is not attraction for Obama - Kwesi Jonah
Accra, July 7, GNA - Dr Kwesi Jonah, Resident Scholar at the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), said on Tuesday that if oil was an attraction to President Barack Obama, he would have chosen Nigerian over Ghana for his first visit to Africa.
He noted that it was estimated that Ghana would be drilling 1,000 barrels of oil a day, and Nigeria was drilling two million barrels a day, yet President Obama chose to come to Ghana.
He noted that it was estimated that Ghana would be drilling 1,000 barrels of oil a day, and Nigeria was drilling two million barrels a day, yet President Obama chose to come to Ghana.
What should Obama [have said] say in Ghana?
What should Obama say in Ghana? Published on Ghana-Net.com with special permission of Charles Abugre - Oct.2009 -
That there is a carnival spirit in Accra, Ghana, ahead of Obama’s visit to this small West African country is to be expected. I recall the excitement on the streets of Accra in October 1994, when Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam led 2,000 blacks from America to Accra, for the Nation of Islam's first International Saviours’ Day. Crowds poured out on the streets to greet them. He came to preach awakening and redemption. In March 1998, amidst low approval ratings and sex scandals, the Clintons took Accra by storm. Bill Clinton was mobbed – much like a rock star - and later draped in colourful Ghanaian kente.
He preached hope for Africa, offered aid but also apologised for America standing by as - Read More -
That there is a carnival spirit in Accra, Ghana, ahead of Obama’s visit to this small West African country is to be expected. I recall the excitement on the streets of Accra in October 1994, when Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam led 2,000 blacks from America to Accra, for the Nation of Islam's first International Saviours’ Day. Crowds poured out on the streets to greet them. He came to preach awakening and redemption. In March 1998, amidst low approval ratings and sex scandals, the Clintons took Accra by storm. Bill Clinton was mobbed – much like a rock star - and later draped in colourful Ghanaian kente.
He preached hope for Africa, offered aid but also apologised for America standing by as - Read More -
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