A delegation from Coca-Cola’s West Africa, Morocco, and Algeria (WAMA) region has met with Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, to announce a significant new investment drive in Ghana.
The announcement is set to be officially made at a major conference in Accra from May 6–8, 2026, which will be attended by regional and global Coca-Cola leaders.
During a meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Accra, the Communications Director of WAMA Coca-Cola, Mr. David Appiah, expressed the company’s long-term confidence in Ghana’s business environment.
He emphasized the critical role the Ministry of Trade plays in Ghana’s investment strategy and urged the Hon. Minister to lead a coordinated approach with other key government sectors, such as finance, health, and environment, to facilitate a smooth investment framework.
“The central role of your Ministry in Ghana’s investment agenda is key to ensuring success, and we believe your leadership can create the right environment for Coca-Cola’s growth in the country,” Mr. Appiah indicated.
He further stated that Coca-Cola’s investment, which contributed GHS 1.28 billion to the Ghanaian economy in 2024 alone, has already created thousands of jobs.
This new investment underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its presence in Ghana and contributing to the country’s economic development.
In response, Hon. Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare welcomed Coca-Cola’s decision to expand its operations in Ghana.
She reaffirmed that Ghana, with its stable economy and strategic location, offers an ideal base for companies looking to invest in Africa. “If you are investing in Africa, Ghana can be your base,” she stated.
The investment drive comes at a time when Coca-Cola continues to strengthen its partnerships across Africa.
Meanwhile, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) delegation also called on Hon. Ofosu-Adjare to announce the date for the 2nd ICC African Sustainable Supply Chain Summit, set to take place from October 12–13, 2026, in Tema.
ICC Secretary-General, Mr. Emmanuel Dhoni-Kwame, emphasized that the summit would focus on building Africa’s sustainable supply chains and economic resilience.
Hon. Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, expressed her full support for the summit, saying the Ministry is eager to continue working closely with ICC to advance sustainable trade facilitation and Investment across Africa.
