President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana will leave Accra on Sunday, March 1, 2026, for Arusha, Tanzania, where he will be the Special Guest of Honour at a solemn ceremony to open the 2026 judicial year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on Monday.
According to the report distributed by the APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana, the ceremony will also be used to launch the 20th anniversary of the court.
According to the report, this will be the first invitation for a sitting President of the Republic of Ghana to address the AU Court, which has the theme ‘20 Years of Service in Protecting Human and Peoples’ Rights in Africa’.
“While in Arusha, President Mahama will hold talks with Tanzanian President, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan.
“Mr Mahama will leave Arusha after the opening programme on Monday, and while away, the Vice President will act as President in accordance with Article 60(8) of the Constitution,” the report added.
AP