Former President John Agyekum Kufuor Archives

18 Nov

He Didn’t Lobby Me – Kufuor Explains Support For Bawumia

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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has passionately called on Ghanaians to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming December elections, emphasizing his belief in Bawumia’s capability to steer the nation towards prosperity. Speaking during a live broadcast alongside journalists from key media outlets, Kufuor addressed a question from Kwame Adinkra of Pure FM about why he believed Bawumia was the right choice for Ghana’s next president. In a calm yet resolute tone, the elder statesman outlined his reasons, highlighting Bawumia’s stellar performance as an economist before taking up the role of Vice President under Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration. “Dr. Bawumia’s understanding of economics and his…

Don’t Politicize Galamsey Fight – Former President Kufuor

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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has stated that illegal miners, or “galamsey” operators, are not affiliated with political parties but are rather ordinary citizens engaging in the controversial activity. He made this remark during a phone interview on Angel TV’s Morning Show with host Okatakyie Afrifa. In his candid response to the ongoing debate on illegal mining, Kufuor emphasized that those involved in galamsey are mainly young, educated citizens and local chiefs. He criticized the chiefs for accepting payments from the miners to allow them to operate, despite knowing the environmental impact of their actions. Now, as galamsey reaches a critical point,…

Former President J.A. Kufuor Appointed Patron Of Kenpong Football Academy

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Former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufuor has been appointed patron of Kenpong Football Academy. The announcement follows a letter from the Mr Kufuor, who once served as Chairman of Asante Kotoko, in response to a request to serve as Board Chairman of the Academy. In his letter dated June 3, 2024, Mr Kufuor commended the Academy’s founder, Mr Kennedy Agyepong (Kenpong), for his visionary efforts in establishing the Academy to enhance football development in Ghana. “Firstly, I wish to congratulate you on your vision in setting up this football academy to enhance the development of football in the country,” Kufuor…