By Adnan Adams Mohammed
President John Dramani Mahama has lauded Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, for his visionary leadership and instrumental role in the establishment and expansion of the Kwahu Business Forum.
Addressing attendees at the 2026 edition of the forum in Mpraeso, Eastern Region, the President described Mr. Debrah as the “driving force” and his “co-conspirator” in transforming the traditional Kwahu Easter festivities into a high-level economic platform.
The President noted that the forum was born out of a shared vision to harness the massive influx of people to the Kwahu area during the Easter holidays. Instead of purely social celebrations, Mr. Debrah proposed a structured dialogue to focus on investment and national development.
“My friend and co-conspirator, Julius Debrah, conceived the idea that as we gather in Kwahu to celebrate, we must also create a business forum focused on Ghana’s economic future,” President Mahama stated.
Since its launch in 2024, the forum has rapidly evolved. Now in its third year, it has grown from a local stakeholder engagement into one of Ghana’s premier annual economic gatherings, attracting policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the country.
Infrastructure and Future Growth
In a move to institutionalize the forum’s impact, President Mahama announced ambitious infrastructure projects aimed at turning Kwahu into a permanent hub for international conferences and business tourism.
He revealed that the government is partnering with private sector giants, including Metalex and Trasacco, to build a state-of-the-art convention, conference, and exhibition center at the current site.
”We want to take this whole thing a step further,” the President said. “We are working with Metalex and Trasacco to build a permanent convention, conference, and exhibition centre on this site.”
Furthermore, the President announced plans for the construction of an airstrip in the vicinity. This facility is expected to facilitate seamless travel for domestic and international participants, making Kwahu more accessible to high-profile investors and conference organizers.
The Kwahu Business Forum
The Kwahu Business Forum serves as a non-partisan platform designed to foster networking, investment matchmaking, and policy dialogue. By blending cultural heritage with industrialization goals, the forum has become a cornerstone for discussing Ghana’s private sector development and economic growth.
The event continues at the Kwahu Convention Centre in Mpraeso, bringing together business leaders to deliberate on the future of Ghana’s industrial landscape.
