Mahama rings Nasdaq closing bell
The occasion saw President Mahama featured on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square, carrying the bold message: “Ghana Is Open for Business.”
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama rang the closing bell of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, declaring that Ghana is open for business. The President made this declaration in New York, following his ringing of the bell at the Nasdaq Stock Market, as part of a high-profile showcase of Ghana's renewed investment ambitions. President Mahama was featured on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square, with the bold message: "Ghana Is Open for Business."
The symbolic moment set the tone for the U.S.–Ghana Presidential Roundtable, which aimed to position Ghana as a destination for opportunity, partnership, and growth before global investors. The roundtable featured live streaming, with people in Ghana watching closely as President Mahama rang the bell on NASDAQ.
President Mahama expressed gratitude to NASDAQ and highlighted the economic relationship between Ghana and the United States. He emphasized the potential for further collaboration and growth between the two nations. The meeting took place as world leaders gathered in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, allowing the roundtable to focus on business, investment, and steps to deepen the economic relationship between Ghana and the United States.
Since their last meeting, Ghana had been working to restore macroeconomic stability, strengthen public finances, and rebuild confidence in the economy.
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