President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has extended a personal invitation to Jamaican sprint legend, Asafa Powell, to visit the West African nation, expressing hope that the former world record holder can help inspire and motivate a new generation of Ghanaian athletes.

Speaking during a tour of Seville Heritage Park and the official handover of African Houses at the attraction in St Ann as part of his recent State Visit to Jamaica, President Mahama said the invitation forms part of a broader effort to strengthen people-to-people ties between Jamaica and Ghana through sport, culture and youth engagement.

He indicated that he has already spoken with Powell and that they have agreed to remain in contact as plans for the visit are finalised.