Also known as: Ambassador Gbeho · Ambassador James Victor Gbeho · Ambassador Victor Gbeho · the late James Victor Gbeho · late Ambassador Gbeho · the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho · Mr Gbeho · Mr James Victor Gbeho
Former Foreign Affairs Minister and ECOWAS Commission President who served as Ghana's UN Ambassador and in multiple diplomatic posts; died June 13, 2026, age 91.
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Hundreds of mourners gathered at the forecourt of the State House in Accra last Friday to pay their final respects to the late Ghanaian diplomat, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who died at the age of 91. …
Nation bids farewell to Ambassador GbehoJoy Online
… He also paid tribute to the late diplomat James Victor Gbeho and extended condolences to the people of Dagbon following the death of the Ya Na.
Minority Leader criticises government over governance, economy and tribunal lawJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has described the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho as a rare nation builder whose distinguished public service strengthened Ghana’s standing internationally. …
‘Victor Gbeho belonged to a rare class of nation builders’ – MahamaJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama together with Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Friday, led Ghanaians to bid farewell to Mr James Victor Gbeho, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and a career diploma at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra. …
Mahama leads nation in bidding farewell to James Victor GbehoJoy Online
The Government of Ghana on Friday, July 31, held a state funeral for former Minister for Foreign Affairs and former President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, in honour of his distinguished service to Ghana, the West African sub-region and the internationa …
Photos: Ghana bids farewell to Ambassador James Victor GbehoJoy Online
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to name one of the facilities in its new ministerial block after the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Ghana’s diplomacy and public service. …
Foreign Affairs Ministry to name facility after late Ambassador GbehoJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has paid glowing tribute to the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, describing him as a distinguished diplomat who projected Ghana with dignity, principle and clarity throughout a career spanning more than five decades in public service. …
Mahama pays tribute to Ambassador James Gbeho, hails five decades of distinguished public serviceJoy Online
Dignitaries, Members of Parliament, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and mourners gathered at the forecourt of the State House on Friday, July 31, for the State Funeral of the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho. …
Photos: Dignitaries gather at State House for funeral of Ambassador James Victor GbehoJoy Online
Catholic faithful and state dignitaries on Thursday paid tribute to the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho at a pre-burial service and Requiem Mass in Accra. …
Requiem Mass held for Ambassador GbehoThe Ghanaian Times
The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the Gbeho and related families, will hold a state funeral for the late former Foreign Affairs Minister, James Victor Gbeho, on Friday, July 31, 2026. …
State funeral for Ambassador James Victor Gbeho set for July 31Hundreds gathered at the State House in Accra for the state funeral of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, the former Foreign Affairs Minister who died at age 91. President Mahama, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, and dignitaries including Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba attended the ceremony to pay respects to the veteran diplomat.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hundreds gathered at the State House in Accra for the state funeral of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, the former Foreign Affairs Minister who died at age 91. President Mahama, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, and dignitaries including Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba attended the ceremony to pay respects to the veteran diplomat.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has criticised the NDC Government over "executive incompetence, majority tyranny, and a timid judiciary," saying the Republic is "not in safe hands." He called for parliamentary inquiries into June floods that killed 34 people, a military helicopter crash, and a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise in which at least six young women reportedly died, and criticised the government's economic policy.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has described the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, as a rare nation builder whose distinguished public service strengthened Ghana's standing internationally, saying his legacy of integrity, patriotism and dedicated service would continue to inspire generations of diplomats and public servants.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang led a state funeral at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra on Friday for James Victor Gbeho, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs who died at age 91 on June 13, 2026. The ceremony brought together prominent figures including MPs, ministers, government officials, and representatives from the diplomatic community, ECOWAS, and the United Nations.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government of Ghana held a state funeral on Friday, July 31, for former Minister for Foreign Affairs and former President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. The ceremony, attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, parliamentary and diplomatic figures, and international dignitaries, celebrated his distinguished service to Ghana, the West African sub-region, and the international community.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will name one of the facilities in its new ministerial block after the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a former Foreign Affairs Minister and former President of the ECOWAS Commission, in recognition of his contributions to Ghana's diplomacy and public service. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the announcement at Gbeho's state funeral.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has paid tribute to the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho at his state funeral on July 31, describing him as a distinguished diplomat who served Ghana with integrity and professionalism throughout more than five decades in public service. Mahama highlighted Gbeho's tenure as Ghana's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations between 1980 and 1990 as one of the longest and most distinguished diplomatic postings in the country's history.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dignitaries, Members of Parliament, government officials, and members of the diplomatic corps gathered at the State House on Friday, July 31, for the State Funeral of late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, honouring his decades of service to Ghana in leadership and diplomatic roles. The ceremony featured military honours, tributes and prayers in recognition of his contributions to diplomacy, governance and national development.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic faithful and state dignitaries paid tribute to the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho at a pre-burial service and Requiem Mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra. Church leaders and government officials praised his exemplary diplomatic service and commitment to integrity.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will hold a state funeral for late former Foreign Affairs Minister James Victor Gbeho on July 31, 2026, at the State House in Accra. The diplomat served as Chief Director and Deputy Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, UN Special Representative for Somalia, and President of the ECOWAS Commission.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Government has announced a state funeral for the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, to be held at the forecourt of Jubilee House on Friday, July 31, 2026, in recognition of his decades of service as a distinguished diplomat including roles as Ghana's Foreign Minister, UN Special Representative for Somalia, and President of the ECOWAS Commission.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a distinguished statesman who served as Ghana's Foreign Minister, ECOWAS Commission President, and MP for Anlo, has formally notified President Mahama of his passing. Gbeho was widely respected for his roles in regional integration and global diplomacy at the United Nations.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The family of Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a prominent Ghanaian statesman and former Foreign Minister, has formally notified President Mahama of his passing during a courtesy visit to the Presidency. Gbeho served as Ghana's Foreign Minister, Member of Parliament for Anlo, and President of the ECOWAS Commission, and was widely regarded for his contributions to regional integration and West African diplomacy.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, visited the family of late former Ambassador Victor Gbeho to offer condolences. Gbeho, who served as Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister from 1998 to 2001 and as Ghana's longest-serving Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1980 to 1990, passed away at age 91.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho has formally notified President John Mahama of his passing during a courtesy call at the Presidency, fulfilling both cultural and diplomatic obligations. Gbeho was a distinguished diplomat who served as Ghana's Foreign Minister, an MP for Anlo, and president of the ECOWAS Commission, earning recognition for his contributions to West African integration and international diplomacy.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agyeman-Rawlings family paid a condolence visit to the family of former Foreign Minister Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who died on Sunday. MP Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings described Gbeho as a close family friend and offered the Rawlings family's support during the period of mourning.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
James Victor Gbeho, a veteran Ghanaian diplomat who served for more than four decades in posts including Ghana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1980–1990), UN Special Representative to Somalia, and Foreign Affairs Minister (1997–2001), has died at age 91. He was the son of Philip Gbeho, the composer of Ghana's national anthem, and later served as President of the ECOWAS Commission from February 2010.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, a distinguished Ghanaian statesman and career diplomat who served as President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ghana's Foreign Minister, and UN Special Representative for Somalia, passed away on June 13, 2026, at age 90. A book of condolence is open at his Accra residence from June 17 to July 8, 2026, with visiting hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Commission has expressed condolences on the death of former Commission President Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, describing his passing as a major loss to Ghana, West Africa, and the international diplomatic community. Gbeho served as ECOWAS Commission President from February 2010 to March 2012 and held several high-profile positions including Ghana's Foreign Minister and UN Ambassador.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, who served as Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2001 and as President of the ECOWAS Commission from 2010 to 2012, died at a hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at age 91. Born in Keta in 1935, Gbeho was a lawyer and diplomat who also represented Anlo Constituency in Parliament and held ambassadorial postings in China, India, Nigeria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and at the United Nations.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →