President John Dramani Mahama has warned that recent unilateral actions by some countries are weakening the rules-based trading system.
He said countries should work together through what he called a coalition of the willing.
President Mahama made the remark on Tuesday [Nov 25, 2025], when Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, paid a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House.
President Mahama said the post-Second World War global order created space for countries to discuss issues and find solutions that served shared interests.
He mentioned the Millennium Development Goals as an example, noting that millions of people left poverty through joint action by the international community.
He added that countries will need to review their progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in 2030.
The President said the trading system that countries have built over many years is being affected by unilateral decisions.
He noted that this development has made cooperation between countries with common views more necessary.
He said new partnerships are needed to help countries continue working together.
Mr Mahama referred to Ghana’s longstanding ties with the United Kingdom.
He said both countries share values such as respect for human rights, democratic governance and concern for human welfare.
He also mentioned past exchanges between the two countries, including visits by senior UK officials.
He pointed to the influence of UK parliamentary practice on Ghana. He mentioned procedures where ministers appear before parliament to debate issues and respond to questions from the people’s representatives.
On youth development, Mr Mahama spoke about the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
He said the programme has helped many young people build discipline, creativity and ambition.
He described the Prince’s visit as an important moment for the award in Ghana.
Prince Edward conveyed greetings from King Charles III. He said the visit had given him an opportunity to learn about developments in Ghana and to reconnect with the country.
He noted that his last visit was in 2018.
During the ceremony, the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs conferred on the Duke the name Yehowa Da.
President Mahama said the name means God is mighty or God is big.