Isaac Opoku raises Ghana’s flag high in London with Commonwealth honour

Ghanaian youth leader Isaac Opoku has been received by the Ghana High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Secretary General in London, as he celebrates being named one of the QECT 100 Young Leaders 2026. Isaac, founder of the Starlight Foundation, visited Her Excellency Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and Her Excellency Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, alongside two fellow Ghanaian awardees. During the visit, he shared his personal story, explained why he started the Foundation, and spoke about its work with children and families across Ghana. The three young leaders also presented the award plaques they had received. The High Commissioner said she was impressed by their work and proud that they had raised the flag of Ghana high within the Commonwealth. Madam Botchwey, the first Ghanaian and the first African woman to serve as Commonwealth Secretary-General, spoke of her pride in seeing young Ghanaians recognised at this level and of her belief in the work they are doing.