In an attempt to explore trade and investment prospects for Ghana and Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II met at a high level with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Influential people from Ghana, the US, and the global business sector convened on August 31, 2026, to examine prospects that could strengthen economic relations and draw investment to Ghana.
The engagement highlights the Asantehene’s ongoing attempts to use his foreign engagements to build diplomatic and economic connections between Ghana and the United States while promoting Ghana as an appealing investment destination.
Among the notable individuals present at the gathering were Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith; Kendra Gaither and Guevera Yao of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield; Kwabena Osei-Sarpong of RIFE International; Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah of ABA Consulting; Ambassador Dr. Jendayi Frazer of 50 Ventures; Sarah Brenholt of Cargill; Michael Coyle of Peak Global Partners; and Victor Swami of Areva Pharmaceuticals.
The Asantehene was accompanied by a delegation that included Ambassador Kobby Koomson, former Ghanaian Ambassador to the United States; Ernest Sarhene, Head of Protocol to the Asantehene; Charles Sekyere; Dr. Andy Asamoah, CEO of A&C Mall; Kofi Badu, Chief of Staff at Manhyia Palace; Nana Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II, Otumfuo Hiahene; Nana Effah Apenteng, Bompatahene; and Nana Otuo Siriboe II, Juabenhene.
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The Washington engagement coincides with Ghana’s ongoing pursuit of greater foreign investment, broader trade alliances, and more robust international commercial ties.
The talks present Asanteman with a chance to take advantage of the Asantehene’s worldwide connections and power to draw alliances that can promote investment, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
With Otumfuo’s international engagements increasingly acting as platforms for connecting Ghanaian interests with powerful institutions, investors, and business leaders, the meeting also highlights the growing role of traditional leadership in advancing Ghana’s economic interests outside of the nation’s borders.
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