Metro TV's Annie Ampofo Appointed Head of Public Affairs at Ghana High Commission in UK
- Annie Ampofo of Metro TV has been appointed Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana High Commission in the UK and Ireland
- The announcement was made by NPP member Akosua Manu via a post on X (formerly Twitter)
- Annie will manage the High Commission’s public image and promote Ghanaian interests abroad using her media expertise
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Annie Ampofo, a well-known broadcast journalist with Metro TV, has reportedly been appointed as the Head of Public Affairs and Information at the Ghana High Commission in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
This was disclosed on X by Akosua Manu, the former Deputy CEO of the National Youth Authority of Ghana and a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Source: UGC
"Congratulations to Annie Ampofo of @metrotvgh Good morning Ghana. Head of Public Affairs and Information, Ghana High Commission UK and the Republic of Ireland. Make us proud!" Akosua Manu wrote.
As the new Head of Public Affairs, Annie will be responsible for managing the public image of the Ghana High Commission, handling media relations, and promoting Ghanaian culture and interests in the UK and Ireland.
Annie has many years of experience in the Ghanaian media landscape. She is the host and producer of Metro TV's popular shows "Good Morning Ghana" and "Good Afternoon Ghana."
Her appointment as Head of Public Affairs marks a new chapter in her career, leveraging her expertise in communication and public affairs to serve her country in a diplomatic capacity.
Her experience in handling high-profile TV shows will undoubtedly serve her well in her new role, where she will be expected to engage with diverse stakeholders, including the media, government officials, and the Ghanaian diaspora in the UK and Ireland.
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Other journalists appointed by President Mahama
Annie Ampofo’s appointment brings the total number of journalists appointed by President Mahama to more than 10.
In addition to Annie, the president has recruited several seasoned journalists from prominent media outlets such as Joy FM, TV3, Metro TV, and GHOne into various roles within his administration.
Raymond Acquah, a veteran broadcaster with Joy FM, now serves as a Technical Advisor for Strategic Communications at the Finance Ministry.
Emefa Apawu of the Multimedia Group Limited has taken up the position of Corporate Affairs Manager at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation.
Former TV3 journalist Paa Kwesi Asare has joined the Bank of Ghana’s Communications Department.
Dr Randy Abbey, previously the Managing Director of Ignite Media Group, parent company of Metro TV, Original TV, and Original FM, resigned as host of Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on December 31, 2024.
Prince Kwame Minkah, host of Dwaboase on Power FM, has been appointed Head of Public Relations at the newly established Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).
GHOne’s Lantam Papanko has also joined the Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) as its Corporate Affairs Manager.
Renowned Ghanaian broadcast journalist and gender activist, Shamima Muslim, also landed a role in President Mahama's government as Deputy Presidential Spokesperson.
Ama Pratt, a media practitioner and daughter of veteran Ghanaian journalist, Kwesi Pratt, was also appointed as the Press Secretary to Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Zita Benson appointed as Ghana's first Female
Mahama also appointed Sabah Zita Benson as Ghana's High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
This appointment, made in May 2025, marked a historic milestone in her life, as she became the first female High Commissioner to serve at the Ghana High Commission in London.
She previously served as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2014 to 2016, concurrently accredited to Slovakia, Hungary, Macedonia, and Romania.
Her tenure revitalised Ghana’s bilateral relations with several countries.
In 2009, at the age of 33, she made history by becoming the youngest woman ever appointed as a Minister of State in Ghana.
She served as the Minister of Information and later as the Minister of Tourism under President John Evans Atta Mills.
Source: UGC
Bridget Otoo appointed as Presidential Staffer
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported earlier that Ghanaian media personality Bridget Otoo was appointed as a staffer in the Office of the President.
The University of Ghana graduate had not confirmed the news on her official social media pages.
However, many had already congratulated the outspoken news anchor on her rumoured appointment.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
