A political-cultural event was held at the Cuban Embassy in Accra in solidarity with Cuba, with the presence of the members of the Solidarity Movement with the island, and the presence, among others of the Ambassador Pedro Luis Despaigne González, accompanied by former Ambassadors of Cuba to Ghana, and Ghana to Cuba, Juan Carretero and Kojo Amoo-Gottfried.
A representation of the leadership of the National Democratic Congress party (NDC), led by its General Secretary, Mr. Johnson Asiedu-Nketia, paid a visit to the Cuban embassy in Accra, where they were received by the Ambassador of Cuba, Pedro Luis Despaigne González.
The Ambassador of Cuba in Ghana, Pedro Luis Despaigne González, visited the headquarters of the Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana (FDA), where he was received by Mrs. Delese Mimi Darko, its Chief Executive Director.
A representation of the Cuban residents in Ghana and their relatives, along with the members of the Embassy of Cuba, paid a well-deserved tribute to the Cuban fathers.
The Cuban young woman resident in Ghana, Maday Valdés, on behalf of all the participants, highlighted the leading role that Cuban fathers play in the family life, and in the formation of future generations, patriotism and the preservation of national culture.
During the activity the attendees tasted typical dishes of Cuban cuisine and enjoyed the Cuban music.
The Ambassador of Cuba to Ghana, Pedro Luis Despaigne González paid a visit to the headquarters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), where he was received by his National Chairman, Mr. Frederick Worsemao Armah Blay (Freddie Blay).
The meeting, held in a relaxed atmosphere, allowed to review issues of bilateral interest, and led to progress in future actions that will strengthen relations at the level of party, government and society in general.
The New Patriotic Party is currently the main political party in the country; it is in power since January 2017.