The 2026 Kwahu Business Forum held in Mpraeso, Eastern Region, has become the clearest signal yet that global investors are responding to President John Dramani Mahama’s industrial agenda. Sentuo Group chairman Xu Yixin has stepped in with a major commitment to expand the group’s steel and cement operations in Ghana, citing Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy policy as the deciding factor.
From Forum to Global Platform
President Mahama used the Forum to announce plans to elevate Kwahu into a permanent world-class investment and convention platform. “We want to support businesses to expand production and boost industrial growth,” Mahama told business leaders, urging them to move from speculative interest to concrete commitments. The Forum will partner with private operators Metalex and Trasacco to build out the infrastructure.
Why Sentuo’s Backing Matters
Sentuo’s expansion is significant because the group is already one of Ghana’s largest industrial players, with integrated steel, cement and automotive assembly operations. A larger Sentuo footprint — combined with the 24-Hour Economy incentives such as duty-free machinery imports and 24-hour port clearance — could anchor an entire industrial cluster in the Kwahu highlands.
A Window into Ghana’s Next Phase
The Forum’s energy reflects a broader confidence shift. Inflation is down, the cedi is stable, and GDP has climbed. Mahama’s message to international investors is that Ghana is open, predictable, and ready to industrialise at speed. The Kwahu Business Forum has become the real-time showcase for that pitch.
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