The Liberia government has commissioned Musu Jatu Ruhle as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Liberia to Ghana, with concurrent accreditation to Togo.
The appointment of Madam Ruhle as ambassador by President Joseph Boakai, underscores Liberia’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations with Ghana and the broader West African region.
During the formal commissioning ceremony at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, President Boakai charged Ambassador Ruhle with the responsibility of deepening bilateral cooperation, promoting trade and investment, and advancing the interests of Liberians residing in Ghana and Togo.
The President underscored the crucial role of diplomacy in addressing regional challenges, fostering economic partnerships, and enhancing people-to-people ties.
He further noted that Ambassador Ruhle’s appointment reflects Liberia’s dedication to reinforcing its diplomatic, economic, and cultural engagement with Ghana.
As Chief of Mission, Ambassador Ruhle will oversee the operations of the Embassy of Liberia in Accra and ensure the effective delivery of consular services to Liberian nationals in both Ghana and Togo.
She will also work to enhance collaboration between Liberia and its host countries in key areas such as governance, security, trade, and education.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Ruhle is currently in Accra to present her Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana; a formal diplomatic procedure which signifies her official recognition as Liberia’s principal representative in Ghana and set her off to commence her role.
A seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience in international relations, economic diplomacy, and development cooperation, Ambassador Ruhle brings a wealth of expertise to her new post.
She acknowledges head-on, the operational challenges the Embassy of Liberia in Accra is faced with, including budgetary constraints and logistical limitations that is impacting the efficiency of consular and diplomatic services.
Ambassador Ruhle emphasized the need for adequate funding and institutional support to strengthen the Mission’s capacity to effectively serve the interests of Liberia and its nationals abroad.
Recognizing concerns over bureaucratic delays in the processing of passports, visas, and other consular services issues that have led to frustration among Liberians in Ghana, Ambassador Ruhle has committed to implementing administrative reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and restoring public confidence in the Embassy’s operations.
Liberia and Ghana share longstanding and historic ties, underpinned by mutual cooperation in regional diplomacy, peacekeeping, and economic development.
Ghana has been a key partner in Liberia’s post-war reconstruction, and both countries continue to collaborate on initiatives aimed at fostering peace, stability, and sustainable growth within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
With this appointment, Liberia reaffirms its commitment to deepening its diplomatic engagements with Ghana and Togo, strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and advancing shared regional objectives in trade, security, education, and governance.
