Also known as: Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson · H.E. Sabah Zita Benson · Ms Sabah Zita Benson · Mrs. Benson · Mrs Sabah Zita Benson · Mrs Benson · Ms Benson · Madam Benson · Madam Zita Benson · Madam Sabah Zita Benson · Ms. Benson
Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, overseeing bilateral engagement, scholarship verification, and diaspora economic cooperation.
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana’s home to the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), reinforce the country’s position as a gateway to Africa, placing it at the heart of an ambitious project to deepen trade and econ …
UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Sabah Zita Benson, has called for stronger collaboration between the government and private sector to invest in Ghana’s creative industry, particularly music, arts and tourism. …
A delegation from the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) UK–Ireland has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, to discuss measures to support Ghanaians studying and working in the UK and Ireland. …
… The Ghanaian High Commissioner to the UK, Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, subsequently travelled to Manchester to meet Barosky and members of the Ghanaian community as part of efforts to determine how best to assist the veteran musician. …
… A statement signed by his lawyers, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah and Partners, dated Thursday, 13th August, 2026 responded to recent public commentary by Madam Sabah Zita Benson, High Commissioner of Ghana to the United Kingdom and Ireland. …
… His comments follow recent public statements by Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, regarding the controversy. …
Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has confirmed that the High Commission will proceed with a planned verification and oath-taking exercise for PhD students in the UK sponsored by the Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA). …
Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has confirmed that the Ghana High Commission will proceed with a planned verification and oath-taking exercise for PhD students in the UK sponsored by the Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA). …
… Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, said students who fail to complete the validation and oath-taking process risk losing access to future scholarship benefits. …
… Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Ms Sabah Zita Benson, said the establishment of the Trade House reflected the growing trade and investment partnership between Ghana and the UK. …
Ghana's UK High Commissioner told the Asante Business Summit in London that Ghana's home to the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat reinforces the country's position as a gateway to Africa and platform for business expansion into continental markets. She emphasized the role of traditional leadership alongside government and private enterprise in realizing Ghana's economic potential.
Ghana's UK High Commissioner told the Asante Business Summit in London that Ghana's home to the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat reinforces the country's position as a gateway to Africa and platform for business expansion into continental markets. She emphasized the role of traditional leadership alongside government and private enterprise in realizing Ghana's economic potential.
UK High Commissioner Sabah Zita Benson has called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to invest in Ghana's creative industry, particularly music, arts and tourism, noting that music plays a significant role in promoting Ghana internationally and driving tourism.
A delegation from the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) UK–Ireland met with Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom to discuss support measures for Ghanaians studying and working in the UK and Ireland, focusing on engagement with students, lecturers, researchers and young professionals.
The Ghana High Commission in the UK has intervened to assist highlife musician Barosky following viral social media videos raising concern about his welfare, with the High Commissioner meeting him in Manchester to explore support options including a possible return to Ghana.
Dr Kingsley Agyemang, former Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, has denied allegations of wrongdoing during his tenure under the Akufo-Addo administration. His lawyers have called on Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland to cease public commentary on the matter, noting that investigations are already underway.
Former Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat Dr Kingsley Agyemang has denied allegations of corruption surrounding scholarship awards and expressed confidence that ongoing investigations will clear his name. His lawyers accused Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland of making false claims about their client and questioned why she was commenting publicly while investigations remain ongoing.
Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK confirmed the High Commission will go ahead with a verification and oath-taking exercise for PhD students sponsored by the Ghana Scholarships Authority, despite opposition from scholarship beneficiaries who argue the requirement is discriminatory and duplicate, noting they had already signed bonds committing them to return to Ghana.
Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has confirmed the Ghana High Commission will proceed with a verification and oath-taking exercise for PhD students in the UK sponsored by the Ghana Scholarships Authority, despite opposition from scholarship beneficiaries who say it is discriminatory and unnecessary. The exercise aims to reaffirm students' commitment to return to Ghana after completing their studies, with the High Commissioner citing scholarship bond provisions that require beneficiaries to comply with Authority requirements and return to Ghana within two months of completion.
The Ghana High Commission in the UK has announced a mandatory Oath of Affirmation and Scholarship Validation Exercise for all Ghana Government-sponsored students in the UK from August 13 to September 4, 2026, under new legislation requiring beneficiaries to personally swear an oath before a Ghana diplomatic officer and honour their obligation to return to Ghana to serve.
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Trade House in London to provide Ghanaian exporters with a permanent marketplace in the United Kingdom and create new opportunities for trade and investment. The facility will showcase processed foods, beverages, textiles, cosmetics and light manufactured goods, and host sector-focused exhibitions and business-to-business meetings to connect Ghanaian producers with UK buyers.
Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has stressed the importance of collaboration and stakeholder engagement in advancing Ghana's diplomatic and bilateral interests. She received a delegation from London-based Taekwon Security Limited at the Ghana High Commission, where discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and identifying areas of mutual interest.
Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has alleged widespread mismanagement of government scholarship funds under the previous administration, claiming excessive spending on dependants of scholarship beneficiaries contributed to millions of pounds in unpaid tuition and stipends owed to Ghanaian students. She cited instances including allowances and airfares for spouses and children, and alleged that more than £37 million in tuition fees and stipends accumulated between 2020 and 2025.
Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK received a delegation from the Union of Old St. Monicans (UK) to formally invite her to participate in the Union's Centenary Legacy Dinner and Dance and Thanksgiving Service marking 100 years of St. Monica's educational heritage. The delegation outlined centenary activities and legacy projects focused on education and community development.
Following President Mahama's visit to London, the UK and Ghana launched a Growth Partnership aimed at delivering jobs, investment, and growth through diaspora engagement, business summits, and expanded trade. Trade between the countries has reached around £1.6 billion, with British International Investment having invested approximately £140 million in Ghana.
President Mahama visited the UK to launch the UK–Ghana Growth Partnership, which aims to deepen economic ties through diaspora engagement, business investment, and job creation. The partnership builds on existing trade of £1.6 billion and a Trade Partnership Agreement now in its fifth year.
Ghanaian PhD students in the UK under the Ghana Scholarship Authority have expressed frustration over continued delays in tuition fee and stipend payments, despite government assurances in April that funds had been released and would be disbursed by late April; as of June 8, no payments had been received by PhD, undergraduate, or master's cohorts.
President John Dramani Mahama visited two Ghanaian-owned businesses in Tottenham, London—Uncle John's Bakery and a Waakye Joint—to reaffirm his administration's commitment to supporting indigenous enterprises and diaspora entrepreneurship. The visit is part of a five-day UK working visit aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting investment.
President Mahama held a breakfast meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer at No. 10 Downing Street, with both leaders committing to deepen economic cooperation, expand trade and investment opportunities, and advance shared development priorities including education partnerships and climate financing.
President John Dramani Mahama held a breakfast meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at No. 10 Downing Street to emphasise longstanding diplomatic and economic ties and discuss strengthening bilateral relations, trade, and investment opportunities. The meeting was attended by Ghana's Finance Minister, Trade Minister, and High Commissioner to the UK.
Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, says Ghana-UK economic cooperation has strong prospects, with both nations positioned to build a partnership promoting prosperity and innovation. Speaking at the opening of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London (opened by President Mahama), she committed the Ghana High Commission to facilitating investor engagement and business opportunities in Ghana.
President John Dramani Mahama is in London for a high-level visit featuring meetings with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and the UK and includes a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a London Stock Exchange appearance, and addresses at Chatham House and the Africa Debate at the Guildhall.
Dr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited and Chairman of the CSIR–Crop Research Institute, will lead a delegation to the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London on 1–2 June 2026, where he will participate in a high-level panel on positioning Ghana as an agribusiness investment hub and meet with potential investors and development partners.
President John Mahama is in London on a working visit to strengthen economic relations with the UK, attract investment, and engage the Ghanaian diaspora. The trip includes a royal audience with King Charles III, a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a Ghana-UK Investment Summit at Raffles London, and a visit to the London Stock Exchange.
Chef Abena Amoakoa Sintim-Aboagye (Chef Abbys), who built an audience on Snapchat as a young content creator, prepared authentic Ghanaian dishes for more than 300 Snapchat employees at the company's UK headquarters. She described the experience as one of the biggest highlights of her career.
The Chairman of the NPP's Communications Committee has called on President Mahama to halt what he describes as a "creeping culture of silence," arguing that speech-related matters should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution. He cited several recent arrests of individuals linked to political commentary or public criticism, maintaining they do not meet the threshold for sedition offences.
The Ghana High Commission has announced a Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 scheduled for June 1–2 at Raffles London, bringing together government officials, global investors and development finance leaders to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock investment opportunities. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver the keynote address.
Ghanaian DJ Bridash visited Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK during a London trip and is set to perform with rapper E.L on May 2 at The Camden Assembly, blending Afrobeats, hip hop and contemporary African sounds.