Osu Castle to be developed as tourist attraction –Prez Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed government’s commitment to developing Osu Castle into a more attractive tourist site.

In the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on February 27, 2025, the President stated that; “We will develop the Osu Castle, the former seat of government and the area around it as a tourist attraction. It will have a pedestrian precinct with arts and craft market, jewelry and gold markets. This approximate 22-acre land will become a destination for tourism,” he said.

President Mahama noted that Tourism, culture and creative arts remain vital cornerstones of Ghana’s national development strategy, playing a significant role in job creation, cultural exchange and economic growth.

While acknowledging that the ministry has launched transformative initiatives to position Ghana as a premiere global destination and this is positive in recent years, he also outlined other positive initiatives aimed at harnessing the country’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and its dynamic creative sector.

He said the government’s flagship initiative, the Blackstar Experience, aims to establish Ghana as the gateway to Africa for the global diaspora.

“Featuring thoughtfully curated cultural, historic and creative arts experiences, in collaboration with the private sector, diplomatic missions, ministries, departments and agencies, our aim is to position the Blackstar Experience as a uniquely Ghanaian tourism brand. The Pan African Month will be a part of the Blackstar Experience. It will include street carnivals, film week, fashion festival, food fair, theoretical and drama performances, concert party competitions, and monthly domestic tourism destinations,” President Mahama stated.

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