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President John Dramani Mahama host an exclusive gathering of Ghana\u2019s top business leaders at a high-profile dinner tonight, marking the grand opening of the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event, held at the newly inaugurated Kwahu Convention Centre on the scenic Mpraeso Hills, serves as a strategic bridge between the presidency and the private sector to catalyze national investment.<\/p>\n

The Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, who has been a central architect of the forum\u2019s expansion, emphasized that the initiative is designed to harness the country’s entrepreneurial potential into a national asset.<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of the opening, Mr. Debrah underscored the administration’s commitment to a private-sector-led growth model.<\/p>\n

\u200b”The development of every nation is largely anchored on the strength of its private sector,” Mr. Debrah stated.<\/p>\n

“Business must invest boldly, innovate consistently, and scale beyond comfort to move us from an economy known for commerce into one respected for production and transformation.”<\/p>\n

The three-day forum has attracted over 1,000 participants, ranging from seasoned industrial scouts to budding entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

The opening day features a comprehensive itinerary including guided tours of specialized exhibition areas where the Office of the Registrar of Companies is providing on-the-spot business registration services.<\/p>\n

Attendees are also participating in sector-specific panel discussions and masterclasses led by successful figures from the Kwahu business enclave, aimed at sharing the “Kwahu formula” for building resilient, multi-generational enterprises.<\/p>\n

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The evening’s presidential dinner is expected to facilitate candid dialogue on monetary policy and investment hurdles in an informal setting.<\/p>\n

Adding a touch of Ghanaian excellence to the corporate atmosphere, award-winning artistes Stonebwoy and Kwabena Kwabena will perform, highlighting the synergy between the nation’s creative arts and its broader economic agenda.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to the second day, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on the state of the economy, providing critical insights into inflationary trends and currency stability.<\/p>\n

The forum will conclude with a symbolic 1,000-step health walk at the Kwahu Business Village and private consultations between high-level banking executives and the central bank to align on future economic collaborative opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u200bChief of Staff Julius Debrah’s address at the forum<\/p>\n

\u200bThis video features the Chief of Staff discussing the government’s strategic vision for business growth and regional prosperity.<\/p>\n

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