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15 Oct

You Will Be Remembered As A True Statesman – Dagbon King Tells Akufo-Addo

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The King of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Na Abukari II, has eulogized Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the President who will be remembered as a true statesman and champion of peace and security. “May your legacy continue to inspire generations to come. You will always be cherished and remembered as a true statesman and champion of peace and security.” “I understand your visit is part of a thank you tour of the regions as your term of office is gradually coming to an end. I don’t know whether to be happy for you for the successful completion of your mandate or…

09 Oct

Akufo-Addo Delivers on Galamsey Fight – Yaw Adomako Baafi

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Former Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Amoako Baafi, has defended President Nana Akufo-Addo's record on combating illegal mining (galamsey), saying he has not disappointed Ghanaians. Speaking on Movement TV/Wontumi Radio's morning show with Gordon Asare Bediako, Baafi praised Akufo-Addo's efforts to address the galamsey menace, highlighting the training of responsible miners and improvement of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) office under the NPP government. Adomako Baafi also commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for revealing the NPP's achievements and plans for Ghana's development. He expressed willingness to join organized labor demonstrations to understand their concerns. Baafi criticized former…

24 Sep

Akufo-Addo To Deliver Final Address At 79th UN General Assembly On Sept 25

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President Nana Akufo-Addo is set to deliver his final address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, September 25, before leaving office. His speech will focus on the theme, “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations.” The 79th session of the UNGA is taking place at the UN headquarters in New York City, USA, from 21 to September 27. As part of his engagements, President Akufo-Addo participated in the opening ceremony of the “Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow” on…

30 Aug

I’ve Delivered; Vote For Bawumia To Continue My Good Works – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asserted that his government has performed admirably despite the challenges it faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, his administration has achieved significant successes across various sectors of the economy. Speaking at the 13th Biennial and 51st Conference of the Methodist Church of Ghana in Kumasi, the President urged Ghanaians to entrust Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with their mandate, to continue the work initiated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. “I can say in all good conscience that I have not betrayed the mandate the good people of Ghana conferred on me on…

16 Aug

Akufo-Addo Vows To Mitigate Impact Of Severe Drought On Northern Farmers

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to take decisive action to alleviate the devastating effects of the severe dry season that has plagued the northern regions of Ghana. Farmers in these areas have faced significant losses as their crops and overall farm output have been severely impacted by the ongoing drought. Reports from the affected regions have painted a grim picture of the challenges faced by farmers, whose agricultural activities have been crippled by the harsh dry conditions. During his visit to commission the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 15, President Akufo-Addo addressed the pressing issue, promising to…

15 Aug

Pres Akufo-Addo Commissions Modern Bolgatanga Regional Hospital …Pledges Continued Development Across All Regions

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Bolgatanga, Upper East Region, Ghana — August 15, 2024 The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in a move to meet the healthcare needs of the people of the Upper East region, officially commissioned the rehabilitated and refurbished Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. The state-of-the-art facility, transformed at a cost of $52 million, is poised to serve as a beacon of hope and a centre of excellence in healthcare for the region and beyond. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance of accessible quality healthcare, asserting that it is a fundamental right for every Ghanaian. "Access…

08 Aug

Akufo-Addo Swears In Deputy Chief Of Staff, 2 Others As New Ambassadors

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in Deputy Chief of Staff, Fawaz Aliu and two others as new Ambassadors. Mr Aliu has been appointed Ambassador-At-Large in addition to his current role. The two others are Major General Charles Kojo Abedi Awity Ghana’s Ambassador to Serbia, and Mr. Peprah Ampratwum, Ambassador In-See-to. The trio were sworn in at a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House on Wednesday. President Akufo-Addo was confident the three will excel in this new role, and further strengthening Ghana’s diplomatic efforts worldwide. The President charged the new Ambassadors to help deepen the ties between Ghana and other…

02 Jul

Ghana’s Progress And Challenges In Achieving The SDGs Highlighted By President Akufo-Addo

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Accra, Ghana – At the SDGs Action Summit 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered a keynote address highlighting both the significant progress Ghana has made towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ongoing challenges that need to be addressed. President Akufo-Addo began by welcoming participants to Accra and acknowledging the collaborative efforts of international and national partners in organizing the summit. He then provided an overview of the advancements made in various sectors across Africa, with a particular focus on Ghana’s achievements. Over the past decade, Africa has expanded access to safe drinking water, improved healthcare systems,…

02 Jul

President Akufo-Addo’s Four-Point Agenda to Accelerate SDGs Implementation

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Accra, Ghana – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo unveiled a comprehensive Four-Point Agenda to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during his address at the SDGs Action Summit 2024. Speaking to a global audience at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, the President emphasized the urgency of scaling up actions to meet the 2030 targets. The first point of the President’s agenda focuses on unlocking financing for accelerated SDGs implementation. President Akufo-Addo highlighted Africa’s unwavering commitment to the SDGs but acknowledged the persistent financing gap. Citing estimates from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa…

30 May

Akufo-Addo Reaffirms Commitment To Advance Technical Education

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Sunyani, May 29, GNA – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing technical education in the country. He said his government would continue to provide the required financial and logistical support to advance technical skills and entrepreneurship development. President Akufo-Addo gave the assurance when he addressed the opening session of the Third Biennial Applied Research Conference of the Technical Universities of Ghana (ARCTUG-2024) underway at the Sunyani Technical University (STU). The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VC-TUG) are organising the two-day ARCTUG-2024 on the theme “university, industry and government partnership for accelerating innovation and…