President John Mahama, has released the second batch of ambassadors for various countries, including that of Haruna Atta, a veteran journalist.
But his appointment to the same Namibia during the president’s first term is not what many are talking about but rather the one making waves is that of Kojo Choi, a South Korean born.
The businessman who has lived most of his life in Ghana, is being sent to his home country, North Korea as Ghana’s representative.
For some, this is a welcoming news, describing it as masterstroke on the part of the president, indicating it can boast and take bilateral relations between the two countries to a different level.
They say in the past, full blown Ghanaians have been appointed to that country but nothing extra ordinary has come out of it and so it is okay to try other stuff.
Others even argued that Ghanaians or people of Ghanaian background have in the past been appointed by other countries, so it is only fair that others too are given opportunity to serve Ghana.
However, there are others who have expressed surprise at the mere hearing of the appointment.
The first question they posed is whether Kojo Choi is even a Ghanaian just because he is white.
But their fear and anxiety have been curtailed after some in the governing party started disclosing his true nationality, identity and relationship with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
They asked critics to calm down because Choi despite his colour, is naturalized Ghanaian and identifies as one all his life. Even though he was not born here, he was apparently raised, schooled at SOS among others and has businesses in Ghana.
They have begun showing pictures and videos with the president. As a businessman, Choi has apparently on the quiet been a member of the NDC and has contributed in diverse ways to the party.
One Facebook user and NDC sympathizer posted old pictures of the now diplomat saying “Congratulation comrade Kojo Choi as Ghana’s ambassador designate to the people’s republic of South Korea.” 
In June, Choi told a story of how he was brought to Ghana at age 14 and has witnessed all elections since 1992.
Below is what he shared on his facebook on June 2, 2025
33 years ago, I was just 14. Since then, I’ve witnessed every Ghanaian election under the 1992 Constitution. We shocked the world—not with chaos, but with peaceful, democratic transitions. Today, Ghana is a beacon of democracy in Africa.
I could have left to the US or to Korea at some point in life but I chose to stay—not chase so-called greener pastures abroad. I naturalised as a Ghanaian, and I’ve never looked back.
As I near my Golden Jubilee (though still have 2 more years to cover), I look back with gratitude. The journey has been a blessing. I’m proud to be called Ghanaian.
As Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah said, “I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.” I feel that deeply. Ghana may not be my birthplace, but it is my true home. May the good Lord continue to bless us and our mother land Ghana 🇬🇭✨
Gifty Boateng
