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31 Jan

Well-Developed Africa Mutually Beneficial To Europe, Rest Of The World – Pres Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on world leaders to recognize that the increasing levels of inter-dependency amongst the comity of nations translates into shared destinies, whether good or bad, across the globe. Speaking at the annual Africa Day event, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, Vienna, Austria, President Akufo-Addo told the gathering of global leaders that, he believes a well-developed and prosperous Africa would be good, not just for us Africa, but also for you, here in Austria and Europe.” Citing antecedents of equitable balance of wealth, he alluded to the lessons of history that has shown…

14 Jan

‘Mills’ Autopsy Should Be Part Of Our Public Records’ – Akufo-Addo Backs Family’s Demand

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President Nana Akufo-Addo has said the demand by the family of the late President John Evans Atta Mills for his autopsy report is a "legitimate one". "I'll have to find out how to proceed on that, but it's a legitimate demand" the president said when the family called on him at Jubilee House to make the appeal. "If the family wants to have [the autopsy report] of someone who died in those circumstances, it's a legitimate demand", Mr Akufo-Addo said after Mr Koku Anyidoho, the spokesperson of the late president, had informed him in the presence of Mills' family that only the…

05 Nov

Bawumia Will Hand Mahama His Third Straight Defeat – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is calling on Ghanaians, especially New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to help him in making newly elected Flagbearer of the party, the next president of Ghana in 2025. Speaking at the declaration of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who emerged as the winner of the fiercely contested presidential primaries, President Akufo-Addo noted that his Vice President had served the party well both in power and in opposition. “Dr. Bawumia has served the party for 16 years in power and in opposition, and we must make sure he becomes the president in 2025. “He will defeat.…

27 Oct

Second Phase Of PFJ To Attract Investments Into Agriculture- Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the completion of the second phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme will raise awareness about the potential of Ghana's agriculture and attract the necessary investments. According to him, this when achieved, will enhance food security and economic growth. Speaking at the presidential roundtable discussion with development partners on the PFJ, President Akufo-Addo assured investors of creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. He said, “I am firmly convinced that the second phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs programme will raise awareness about the potential of Ghana’s agriculture and…

20 Oct

Cabinet Begins 3-Day Retreat On Economy, Akosombo Dam-Induced Floods

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Cabinet will from Friday October 20, 2023, embark on a three-day retreat to discuss and deliberate on the current state of the economy. Also pertinent on the agenda will be the current flood situation that has hit towns and communities in the Lower Volta basin following the spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The flood situation has rendered many hopeless with several losses of properties and businesses around the area. The government’s retreat comes after the International Monetary Fund and Ghana reached a staff-level agreement for the second tranche disbursement of a $600 million loan facility…

18 Oct

We Will Bring Inflation Down To 15% By End Of 2024 – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that the government will work to ensure that inflation reduces to 15% by the end of 2024. He also stated his optimism over the fact that by the end of 2023, inflation will reduce. Currently, the inflation rate stands at 38.1 percent as of September 2023. The President made the statement when he met with the Christian Council of Ghana at the Jubilee House. “The signs are becoming clearer and clearer, the very high rate of inflation that we suffered last year is coming down. By the end of this year, we will be looking…

02 Oct

Her Warmth, Kindness And Grace Were Exceptional – Akufo-Addo Pays Tribute To Theresa Kufuor

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Mrs. Theresa Kufuor, Ghana's former First Lady and wife of the 2nd President of the 4th Republic, John Agyekum Kufuor. The heartfelt tribute, President Akufo-Addo comes after the former first lady passed at age 87. In the tribute, the president described the late Theresa Kuffour as a warm, kind and gracious woman who bore the vicissitudes of life with great stoicism and an unshakable belief in the sovereignty of Almighty God. “Mama Theresa, as she was affectionately called, was a devoted companion of President Kufuor throughout their sixty-one (61) years…

12 Sep

FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo’s Address At 2023 Bar Conference

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was the guest of honour at the 2023 Bar Conference organized by the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). This year's edition took place in the Central Regional capital of Cape Coast o September 11 under the theme: “Ensuring High Standards and Integrity in Public Life; The Role of the Legal Profession.” This was the seventh consecutive year the president has addressed the conference. "I am aware that it is a privilege, which I will continue not to abuse," Akufo-Addo stated in his speech. The speech covered a number of areas ranging from issues of governance and…

11 Sep

“I Do Not Clear Appointees Of Corruption Allegations; That Is Not My Job” President Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that all allegations of corruption levelled against his appointees have been investigated by independent bodies, such as CHRAJ, the CID, and, in some cases, by Parliament itself. According to President Akufo-Addo, “It is not my job to clear or convict any person accused of wrongdoing, or of engaging in acts of corruption. That is the job of the courts and the law enforcement agencies.” Speaking at the 2023 Bar Conference of the Ghana Bar Association on Monday, 11th September 2023, in Cape Coast, the President told the gathering that…

11 Sep

“Fight Against Corruption Grounded On Legislative, Financial And Institutional Action, Not On Mere Lip-Service” – President Akufo-Addo

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“My government has fought and is fighting corruption not just in high-sounding words, but, actually, in concrete deeds. We have shunned mere exhortations and showy denunciations of unproved corruption. It has been a holistic approach. We have made institutional reforms, we have enacted additional, requisite laws, and we have resourced more adequately the accountability organs of state. Our fight against corruption has been grounded on legislative, financial and institutional action, and not on mere lip-service.” These were the words of the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Monday, 11th September 2023, when he delivered an address at…