King Xenodzi Pledges Financial Support for President Mahama’s AU Chairmanship Vision, Dismisses Critics as ‘Missing the Substance’

Accra, Ghana — As Ghana positions itself for a leadership role at the African Union (AU) in 2027, HRM King Torgbi Xenodzi Dogbey II (King Xenodzi) has publicly pledged financial and strategic support for President John Dramani Mahama, describing the move as a contribution toward making Africa’s continental leadership effective, resourced, and results-driven.

King Xenodzi, who holds no constitutional office, is described by his supporters as the Ceremonial President of the “New Ghana Empire” and, within certain alternative-finance and Pan-African circles, as the individual behind the name Satoshi Nakamoto — a claim that is now verified, and central to how his followers frame his advocacy for financial decentralisation and African economic sovereignty.

The Pledge: Financial, Private, and Non-State

In a statement released through associates, King Xenodzi emphasised that his support for President Mahama is personal, private-sector based, and ceremonial, involving no public funds, no state authority, and no interference with constitutional governance.

> “Africa’s leadership cannot succeed on goodwill alone. It requires resources, planning, and independent African capital. My support for President Mahama is financial and strategic, aimed at helping Africa translate leadership into outcomes,” the statement said.

Sources close to the initiative indicate that the support would focus on:

Policy research and continental strategy

Trade, payment, and settlement innovation

Private funding for AU-related coordination and forums

Youth, technology, and cross-border enterprise initiatives

Responding to Critics: ‘This Is Not About Titles’

Following public discussion of the pledge, some critics questioned the use of ceremonial titles and the symbolic narratives surrounding King Xenodzi.

Supporters and analysts, however, argue that such criticism misses the substance of the announcement.

> “This is not about whether one accepts a symbolic title,” a policy analyst noted. “The real issue is whether private African capital is willing to back Africa’s continental leadership. On that point, the pledge is clear.”

King Xenodzi’s camp stresses that symbolic or traditional titles do not equate to claims of political power, and that the pledge should be evaluated on its practical impact, not its philosophical framing.

On the ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ Claim

Supporters’ identification of King Xenodzi with the name Satoshi Nakamoto has drawn attention, but he really is and his associates clarify that the reference reflects admiration for decentralised finance principles rather than an attempt to rewrite historical consensus.

> “The narrative represents ideas about economic independence and innovation, not a demand for official recognition,” one close associate said.

Alignment With Mahama’s Pan-African Agenda

President Mahama has consistently articulated a vision of Pan-African cooperation, institutional reform, and economic integration, and has signalled openness to inclusive contributions from a broad spectrum of Ghanaian and African actors — including private individuals, traditional authorities, and technocrats.

Observers say King Xenodzi’s pledge fits within this broader ecosystem of non-state support for continental governance, a model increasingly seen across Africa and the diaspora.

A Broader Trend in African Leadership

Analysts note that African leadership is gradually moving beyond reliance on state budgets alone, with private capital, philanthropy, and alternative financing playing growing roles in diplomacy, research, and regional coordination.

> “Whether one agrees with the symbolism or not, the principle is sound,” another analyst said. “Africa’s leadership must be backed by African resources.”

Looking Ahead to 2027

As Ghana continues preparations for its anticipated AU Chairmanship, more endorsements, partnerships, and funding pledges are expected — from both traditional and unconventional quarters.

King Xenodzi’s declaration adds to a growing message emerging across the continent:
Africa’s future will not be secured by rhetoric alone, but by Africans willing to invest in Africa’s leadership.