President John Dramani Mahama has called on Chinese investors to partner with Ghana in building a new green digital city and developing the country’s electric vehicle (EV) mineral value chains.
Speaking at the Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing, Mahama positioned Ghana as a future hub for renewable energy, sustainable urban development, and value-added mineral processing. He said Ghana’s rich deposits of lithium, bauxite, manganese, and graphite present major opportunities for investment in EV and clean energy supply chains.
“We are ready to collaborate with Chinese partners in responsible mining and local processing to support the global transition to clean energy,” he said, calling the initiative a “win-win” for both nations.
Mahama announced plans for a green digital city spanning the Greater Accra, Volta, and Eastern Regions. Designed to feature smart infrastructure and sustainable energy systems, the project will be developed in four phases over 20 years, with work on the first phase expected to begin during his current term.
The city is part of Ghana’s broader transformation agenda, which includes a 24-hour economy and an export-driven industrial strategy focused on irrigation, agro-processing, tourism, and inland water transport.
Mahama also praised China’s role in Ghana’s development, citing nearly $4 billion in Chinese investments between 2013 and 2024 across energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
“Ghana remains one of Africa’s most stable and investor-friendly countries,” he said. “We welcome long-term partners committed to inclusive, green growth.”
