The Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III and the Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, have arrived in Accra to participate in the Elevate Africa Convening in Ghana.
The four-day event is scheduled to take place from October 26 to 29, 2026, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
The convening is expected to bring together influential African leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss issues relating to the continent’s development, leadership and future.
Among the expected speakers are Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, alongside other distinguished participants.
The 2026 edition, themed “Africa: Defining Her Future”, will focus on trade and economic integration, governance, youth leadership, the creative economy and engagement with the African diaspora.
According to the organisers, the convening is designed to bring together political leaders, traditional authorities, business executives, investors, creatives and development partners to explore practical partnerships and policy initiatives that can advance Africa’s development.
Discussions are expected to cover the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), investment opportunities, regional cooperation and the role of Africa’s creative industries in economic transformation.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
