Outgoing UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has said he has relished his stay in Ghana for the past three years and will dearly miss the West African country.
Mr Benjamin, who paid a courtesy call on President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House on Tuesday, said: “I am privileged to have had series of amazing chapters in my life in different countries and this chapter in Ghana has been extremely special.
“Our relations between your government and our government is exceptionally close, many of which are not public knowledge but are very valuable to both countries.”
He said his stay in Ghana had been rewarding. “It’s been a privilege and an honour to travel extensively around Ghana and I have often said that many mistakes many diplomats make is staying in the capital of the country and they don’t travel around the country. It is by travelling that you really know the people, and the culture and it has been our privilege to do that. It has been an experience we will treasure,” he added.
“We will retain fond memories of this wonderful country and these beautiful people, and we leave with great sadness. My wife and I will always hold the name of Ghana high. We will remain very committed.”
For his part, the President said Ghanaians would miss Mr Benjamin, whose social media comments always evoked commentary. “A lot of people are very sad. … We appreciate your style and many of the controversies that you were in. …We appreciate your contribution to our national development,” noted Mr Akufo-Addo.
Mr Benjamin departs in August.
Source: Ghana/AccraFM.com
