UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, replaced

British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, arguably the most controversial diplomat in the country, has been replaced.

UK Foreign Office has announced the appointment of Iain Walker by Her Majesty as the new British High Commissioner to the country.

In a statement published on the UK government website, the appointment of Mr Walker would take effect in August 2017.

Incoming British High Commissioner to Ghana, Iain Walker

The statement added Mr Benjamin would be transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

Jon Benjamin described as an unconventional diplomat has not shied away from participating on Ghanaian conversations and controversies. He has often poked fun at another controversial character 'Bishop' Obinim and also joined Ghana's twitter generation to make fun out of trending issues including politics.

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