Who is Kojo Choi? President Mahama appoints Kojo Choi as Ghana’s Ambassador to South Korea

Who is Kojo Choi? President Mahama appoints Kojo Choi as Ghana’s Ambassador to South Korea

His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a seasoned entrepreneur and businessman with over a decade of experience in West African business, Kojo Choi, as Ghana’s Ambassador to South Korea.

In other news, a section of Ghanaians are against this strategic move by President Mahama because to the best of their knowledge, Kojo Choi is not a Ghanaian.

Nationality: Background on who Kojo Choi is

Dr. Kojo Choi arrived in Ghana at the age of 14. He subsequently underwent the naturalization process, pursued his education, and embarked on his professional career here. Throughout his time in this country, he has made numerous contributions to Ghana’s development and progress. He built his businesses and many more in Ghana.

Korea name: What was his former name? Former official name of Kojo Choi

As a child from South Korea, Kojo Choi was formerly known as Choi Seung-Eub.

Kojo Choi’s business career and some leadership roles in Ghana

Kojo Choi, a Korean-born entrepreneur who became Ghanaian through years of investment and cultural engagement, moved to Ghana at an early age and pursued his education in the country’s public schools.

Kojo Choi is known as a great pillar for leading the fintech company PaySwitch and promoting the arts in Ghana. The new appointment from the Mahama-led government is not his first diplomatic role.

In 2018, Kojo Choi served as the Deputy Head of Mission for the Ghanaian delegation during the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and donated thousands of dollars to support Ghana’s only athlete at the event.

Recalling his efforts in 2018 for Ghana at the Winter Olympics held in PyeongChang, South Korea, Kojo Choi detailed how the support journey started.

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A Miracle in PyeongChang

In 2018, the Winter Olympics were held in PyeongChang, South Korea.
To the world’s surprise, Ghana made history by qualifying its first skeleton athlete—Akwasi Frimpong.

When I heard the Ghana Olympic Committee was struggling financially and might miss this opportunity, I knew I had to help. I offered personal support, thinking that would be the end of it.

But soon after, they reached out again:
“You’re Ghanaian and speak Korean—would you join the team in Korea as Deputy Head of Mission?”

I accepted and traveled at my own expense—not as a politician or businessman, but as a servant of God, simply wanting to represent Ghana well.

What followed was beyond imagination.
While hundreds of athletes competed, the world focused on Ghana’s lone skeleton racer.
Media across Korea and beyond featured Akwasi’s story, and the name Ghana echoed around the globe—an exposure money couldn’t buy.

That experience changed me.
It was the first time in my life that calling, diplomacy, and faith came together in one unforgettable moment.

And it reaffirmed a truth I hold dear:
When we take even the smallest step in obedience to God’s calling, He responds with wonders beyond imagination.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh