The Government of the Republic of Ghana has appointed former Head of Chancery at the Embassy of Ghana, Brasília, Mr. Humphrey C. Ajongbah, as Ghana’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan.

Mr. Ajongbah was officially commissioned on Wednesday, 13th May 2026, by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House, the seat of government of the Republic of Ghana.

His appointment has been received with considerable pride and admiration within diplomatic circles, particularly among staff and associates of the Ghana Mission in Brasília, where he served with distinction as Head of Chancery.

During his tenure in Brasília, Mr. Ajongbah was widely respected for his administrative dexterity, professionalism, institutional discipline and unwavering commitment to Ghana’s foreign policy objectives.

A seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in international relations and public service, Ambassador-designate Ajongbah is expected to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and Japan, particularly in the areas of trade, technology transfer, industrial cooperation, education, infrastructure development and cultural diplomacy.

Observers within the diplomatic community have described his appointment as both strategic and well-deserved, noting his rich experience across multilateral and bilateral engagements.

His calm disposition, analytical acumen and commitment to public duty earned him admiration among colleagues and stakeholders during his service in Brazil.

The Ghana Embassy in Brasília extends its warmest congratulations to Ambassador Humphrey C. Ajongbah on his elevation and wishes him success in his new diplomatic assignment in Tokyo.

His appointment stands as a testament to Ghana’s enduring tradition of deploying capable and experienced diplomats to advance the nation’s interests across the world stage.