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Nana Akufo-Addo
New Partriotic Party
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Brief
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)-an astute lawyer and veteran politician enters the election with his trump card being his touted programme of offering free senior high education- a policy which has received massive endorsement from a cross-section of the public and academicians.
The next month election, according to political watchers, would be a "make or break" for Nana Akufo-Addo- as another unsuccessful attempt to the presidency-would be a bitter "political pill" for party followers to gulp-down...
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- There is nothing wrong erecting a statue to honour Akufo-Addo – Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II
- I’m always thankful God gave Akufo-Addo power to display his incompetence – Mahama
- Mahama condemns 'petty' Akufo-Addo for neglecting Central Region
- Ken Kuranchie petitions Akufo-Addo to dismiss Special Prosecutor
- I got into politics because I thought Akufo-Addo could forget about me after I returned to Ghana - Dr. Adutwum
- MP raises concerns over location of President Akufo-Addo’s statue
- I don’t see the relevance of Akufo-Addo statue – Dr. Frederick Oduro
- Kumasi Brewery operated 24/7 before collapsing under your watch – Akufo-Addo tells Mahama
- Upper Dixcove Traditional Council reveals cost of Akufo-Addo's statue; says it is to appreciate him
- 2024 Elections: The choice of Ghanaians will prevail; not that of a desperate politician or party – Akufo-Addo
- Watch the shock on Akufo-Addo's face after finding out 1st runner-up at 2024 Farmers Day has 18 children
- Akufo-Addo touts unprecedented achievements in Ghana's agriculture Sector
- Akufo-Addo outlines vision for climate-resilient agriculture at Farmers' Day Celebration
- Humble yourself and allow people to praise you - Mahama reacts to Akufo-Addo’s statue
- Akufo-Addo, Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings among attendees at King Charles III’s birthday celebration
- Your victory is proof Americans believe in your vision – Akufo-Addo to Trump
- Akufo-Addo unveils statue of himself at Effia-Nkwanta Hospital
- Anger on social media as Akufo-Addo unveils statue of himself
- 'Nebuchadnezzar' trends after Akufo-Addo unveiled a statue of himself at Effia-Nkwanta
- Vacant Seats: How Speaker Bagbin 'threw missiles' at Akufo-Addo, Chief Justice, Dame, Afenyo-Markin
- I have fulfilled 80 percent of my campaign promises to Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo
- President Akufo-Addo congratulates Donald Trump on his win as US President
- How BBC reported Akufo-Addo's statue unveiling
- 'Akufo-Addo and the judiciary have violated the constitution' - Alban Bagbin
- Speaker Bagbin orders clerk to transmit anti-gay bill to Akufo-Addo, despite injunction
- Over 5.7 million students have benefited from Free SHS since 2017 – Akufo-Addo
- Youth saviour under Bawumia-Akufo-Addo is Quickloan – Malik Basintale
- Nat’l peace campaign: As leaders responsible for peace, you shouldn't have missed it – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo, Bawumia
- Akufo-Addo knows NPP is about to lose Dec. 7 polls – Mahama
- Akufo-Addo urges clergy to refrain from predicting election outcomes
- Bawumia, Akufo-Addo are not committed to justice, which is a prerequisite for peace – Stan Dogbe
- Supreme Court under Akufo-Addo behaves like a supra-constitutional body – Tony Aidoo
- Akufo-Addo celebrates free SHS success at Prempeh College’s 75th Anniversary
- 2024 Polls: 'I will hand over the baton of national leadership to whoever wins' - Akufo-Addo
- Afrobarometer Report: Akufo-Addo fell like ‘Humpty Dumpty – Ablakwa mocks over corruption tag
- Let’s end this 'horror' movie Akufo-Addo is taking Ghanaians through – Mahama
- Akufo-Addo rallies support for NAPO's vice presidential candidature at Prempeh College
- Ghana is a bad model of democracy under Akufo-Addo – Mahama
- It’s obvious Akufo-Addo desperately needs a third term to avoid accountability - Joyce Bawah
- Ghanaians voted wrongly for Akufo-Addo - Prince Amoabeng laments
- I don't want to hand over power to someone who cannot do the job, God will not allow it - Akufo-Addo
- I can’t say one wrong thing about Bawumia because he has been faithful to me - Akufo-Addo
- You’re the only one-term president in Ghana’s history; you’ve got no level - Akufo-Addo tells Mahama
- I can vouch for Bawumia’s qualities; he’s best to succeed me - Akufo-Addo
- Ghanaians who have survived 8 years of Akufo-Addo govt deserve a 'certificate of survival' - Mahama
- Akufo-Addo’s lawyer calls out Mahama, Naana Jane, others over silence on Ayorkor Botchwey’s appointment
- Ghana is going into destruction if Akufo-Addo does not repent - Prophet Oduro
- All the things Akufo-Addo's government complained about in 2016 are now worse – Bawa Mogtari
- FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo's 'love letter' to Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on winning Commonwealth Secretary-General position
- Speaks to strength of her character, dedication to service - Akufo-Addo reacts to Ayorkor's Botchwey new role
- I’ll check out of heaven if I meet Akufo-Addo and Bawumia there – Sammy Gyamfi
- Parliament under Oquaye is rather the worst because it protected Akufo-Addo – NDC MP
- Corruption scandal under Akufo-Addo is serious than what is reported in the media - Armah Buah
- Parliament Brouhaha: Ignore fake video claiming Bagbin is negotiating with Akufo-Addo – Parliament
- 2024 Elections: The wind of change is blowing and Akufo-Addo knows - NDC Communicator
- Agenda 111 project is 69% complete - Akufo-Addo
- Fight galamsey like you did with Free SHS - General Matheen to Akufo-Addo
- President Akufo-Addo attends Commonwealth meeting to support Ayorkor Botchwey’s bid for Secretary-General
- You’ll stop campaigning for Bawumia when you hear his comments on E-levy – Apaak to Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo leaves for Samoa to support Foreign Minister
- My achievements in health sector unprecedented – Akufo-Addo touts
- Akufo-Addo launches National Service Authority
- Galamsey Challenge: It’s ridiculous and disingenuous – Joyce Bawah lashes Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo’s best legacy is Free SHS – Prof. Mike Oquaye
- 'If you hadn't been sleeping, you'd have known my clear position on free SHS' – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo
- It's your responsibility to resolve galamsey issue – Mahama to Akufo-Addo
- Galamsey menace: Akufo-Addo always shifts blame – Dr Nyaho Tamakloe
- Akufo-Addo doesn’t know Mahama’s position on galamsey - Mustapha Gbande
- A vote for Mahama will lead to cancellation of Free SHS, other policies – Akufo-Addo
- Only dumsor comes to mind when Mahama's name is mentioned - Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo's galamsey fight is a sham – Small-scale miners expose supposed hypocrisy
- Why is Mahama running away from a debate with Bawumia? - Akufo-Addo asks
- Is Free SHS safe with you? - Akufo-Addo quizzes Mahama
- I am concerned about who will sit on the seat after me - Akufo-Addo
- 52 Days To Go: ‘When you mention Mahama's name, only dumsor comes to mind’ - Akufo-Addo trolls Mahama
- President Akufo-Addo credits Bawumia as originator of Agenda 111 hospital projects
- Galamsey: Stop the blame game and fix the problem - Chief Biney to President Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo challenges Mahama in galamsey fight
- I have taken political risks in fight against galamsey – Akufo-Addo
- Your selfless efforts in bringing peace to Dagbon will always be remembered – Yaa Naa to Akufo-Addo
- Galamseyer threatens to rob Akufo-Addo at gunpoint, others over potential ban on illegal mining
- Declare your stance on galamsey - Akufo-Addo to Mahama
- We are eternally grateful to you for the development of the Savannah Region - Yagbonwura touts President Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo is a joker in the fight against galamsey – KNUST professor
- Watch the arrival of Akufo-Addo at Okyenhene's 25th anniversary royal grand durbar
- 8 years of Akufo-Addo governance has taught Ghanaians useful lessons - John Mahama
- Blame Akufo-Addo for ‘galamsey’, not Mahama – Nana Yaa Jantuah to NPP
- What Cardinal Turkson said to Bawumia, Mahama, Akufo-Addo ahead of 2024 elections
- You’re more powerful than Akufo-Addo so stop galamsey in the Ashanti Region – Hassan Ayariga to Otumfuo
- Galamsey: ‘Nobody supported Akufo-Addo when he put his presidency on the line’ - Allotey Jacobs
- FLASHBACK: Son of GIHOC boss marries Akufo-Addo's daughter
- Four ways President Akufo-Addo intends to solve 'galamsey' following strike threats
- Galamsey Fight: A single call from Akufo-Addo can end galamsey – Dr. Hassan Ayariga
- Galamsey: Akufo-Addo has lost his soul, he sold his soul for the presidency – Arthur Kennedy
- Akufo-Addo won’t do ‘foko’ even if he signs a promise with his blood to fight galamsey – Franklin Cudjoe
- Mahama vs Akufo-Addo: Who issued more licenses for small-scale mining?
- How can a president whose career was aided by protests have issues with protest? - Akufo-Addo to critics
- Will Akufo-Addo declare a state of emergency two days to Organised Labour's nationwide strike?
- Akufo-Addo has failed in handling galamsey crisis – Prof. Agyemang-Duah
- Asantehene is more powerful than Akufo-Addo; he must stop galamsey – Hassan Ayariga
- Cocoa farmers living better under Akufo-Addo than they used to be under Mahama - Kennedy Osei Nyarko
- Bawumia is campaigning on a strong record – Akufo-Addo
- NDC’s call for forensic audit of voters register had no substance – Akufo-Addo
- I’m just waiting for Akufo-Addo to leave office – Franklin Cudjoe
- Frimpong-Boateng urges Akufo-Addo to heed to calls to end galamsey
- Watch the interview Akufo-Addo granted France 24 where he spoke about the galamsey menace
- How Akufo-Addo answered question on changing the constitution to allow him stay in power
- 3 reasons Akufo-Addo believes Bawumia will take over from him
- President Akufo-Addo reaffirms commitment to peaceful elections
- Better renovate Nsawam Prison because that is where you’ll spend the rest of your lives – Bullgod warns Akufo-Addo, appointees
- #StopGalamsey: Release arrested demonstrators immediately, they are not the enemy – Denkyirahene to Akufo-Addo
- God will soon destroy those violating his creation – Frimpong-Boateng warns as he charges Akufo-Addo to end galamsey
- Fly Bediatuo Asante to one of your Agenda 111 Hospitals to continue recovery – Akufo-Addo told
- President Akufo-Addo breaks silence on galamsey protests
- Remanded protesters misconducted themselves – Akufo-Addo
- Social media on fire after Akufo-Addo breaks silence on arrested galamsey protesters
- I’m not against protests because it aided my political career – Akufo-Addo
- ‘Be bold to take credit for Akufo-Addo’s mess as well’ – Mahama tells Bawumia
- President Akufo-Addo is a promise keeper - Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
- 3 conditions given to Akufo-Addo by Organised Labour to call off pending strike
- 11 new mining licenses were issued same day Akufo-Addo met Organised Labour – Ablakwa
- 'He has only 8 weeks left' - Ansah Asare urges Organised Labour to ignore Akufo-Addo's pleas
- Deal with government appointees involved with galamsey - NPP MP to Akufo-Addo
- Furious Akufo-Addo considers arrests and prosecutions over ECG mismanagement
- Akufo-Addo 'begs' Organised Labour to postpone strike over galamsey
- Everything about Akufo-Addo is not Bawumia, they're not Siamese twins - Atta Akyea
- Dr Bawumia is fully prepared to be president — President Akufo-Addo
- I will evict Akufo-Addo from his Nima residence if I become president - GUM Leader
- Akufo-Addo’s statements in the U/E Region is utterly mind-blogging, he's disconnected from reality - Bawah Mogtari
- Don’t hijack public information - Akufo-Addo advises public officials
- GJA president owes Akufo-Addo no apology – Vim Lady
- It is obvious Prez Akufo-Addo isn't committed to fighting galamsey - Atik
- 'Choose No. 1' – Akufo-Addo rallies Upper East Region to back Bawumia, NPP in Dec. 7 polls
- I am determined to ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind in the information age – Akufo-Addo
- President Akufo-Addo swears in 21 new High Court judges
- 67 Days to Go: 18 unfulfilled promises by President Akufo-Addo according to Kpebu
- Akufo-Addo tours two regions to garner support for Bawumia
- Watch Akufo-Addo's awkward reaction to GJA President's galamsey comments
- President Akufo-Addo urges journalists to gear up for future challenges
- 2024 Election: Be vigilant in your reportage – Akufo-Addo urges journalists
- Akufo-Addo’s daughters not involved in galamsey – Lands Ministry debunks Ablakwa’s claims
- Lands ministry rejects Okudzeto Ablakwa's claim that Akufo-Addo's daughters are engaged in galamsey
- Why are you being more political than Akufo-Addo? - Martin Kpebu blasts Dampare over treatment of protestors
- President Akufo-Addo and his government have bastardized the EC – Dr. Otukunor
- Deloitte audit paves way for Akufo-Addo's cathedral construction to continue
- I didn't name you 'clearing agent'; Ghanaians did because of your actions - Mahama tells Akufo-Addo
- Washington Post columnist lays into Akufo-Addo for accepting award amid arrests of anti-galamsey protesters
- 'I wasn't expecting a wise comment from you' - Wode Maya involved in social media showdown with Akufo-Addo appointee
- Akufo-Addo’s bad governance can spark youth uprising – Victor Smith warns
- Akufo-Addo Family Pressure, Attempts to Stop Ofori-Atta's Plan: Details of what led to the 'resignation' of ECG boss
- Using courts to stifle Demo Hub protestors' rights risks sparking citizens’ uprising – LINSOD warns ‘despotic’ Akufo-Addo govt
- Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government has the best record in education in Ghana’s history - Ofosu Nkansah
- 2024 Election: Watch as Akufo-Addo pledges peace, free and fair election at UN
- Akufo-Addo’s family linked to shady US$812m alleged corruption in Ghana gas deal – Edward Bawa
- Watch Akufo-Addo's final UN General Assembly address as President of Ghana
- Ghanaians in U.S. protest at UN headquarters against Akufo-Addo, demand the release of arrested demonstrators
- Don't declare state of emergency in galamsey areas, it won't work - Allotey Jacobs to Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo urges UN Security Council overhaul, calls for equal global representation
- Don't reduce the Ghana police to Akufo-Addo police - Edudzi Tameklo to IGP
- What Akufo-Addo said to UN General Assembly in his last address as president
- You have sat down for galamsey to destroy all our water bodies - Rev. Owusu-Bempah descends on Akufo-Addo
- 'Double standards!' - Netizens 'roast' Akufo-Addo over his old tweet against police brutalities on protesters
- Akufo-Addo renews calls for appropriate slave trade reparations
- What Akufo-Addo said in 2015 about the police attacking unarmed citizens during protests
- 2024 Elections: NAPO, Rebecca, Akufo-Addo, and others react to Bawumia's number 1 position on ballot paper
- Stop the insults; Akufo-Addo will hand over power to you if you win the elections - NAPO to Mahama
- Akufo-Addo gives GBA audience twice a year – Yaw Boafo
- Your legacy hinges on galamsey pledges made during your presidency - Asuom Kontinhene tells Akufo-Addo
- Why do you go and bring stooges to ruin a national institution like the EC? - Justice Atuguba asks Akufo-Addo
- You cannot scam God like this - Nana Yaa Jantuah to Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo signs Gender Equity Bill into law
- Rebecca Akufo-Addo commissions newly refurbished school facility in Accra
- Minister of Roads defends government's 12,830 kilometres of roads constructed under Akufo-Addo
- Jail all of them – Goasomanhene begs Mahama to deal with corrupt members of Akufo-Addo government
- Akufo-Addo approves landmark Affirmative Action and Gender Equity Act, 2024
- Watch as President Akufo-Addo is captured enjoying Ga kenkey and pepper in public
- Watch Kufuor, Akufo-Addo, Pius Enam's reaction after a poet referred to the president as 'a short man'
- Stop the pretentious act of addressing galamsey issues – Suhuyini goes hard on Akufo-Addo
- There would’ve been a coup if it happened under NDC – Mahama decries corruption, bribery under Akufo-Addo
- Otumfuo’s handling of galamsey an indictment on Akufo-Addo – Sefa Kayi
- Galamsey Menace: Probe and prosecute government officials involved – Suhuyini to Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo has beaten Mahama with Jamestown Fishing Harbour - Tema MCE
- Ghana should not experience election mayhem under your watch - Ibn Chambas to Akufo-Addo
- Kantinka: The man who 'summoned' Otumfuo, Akufo-Addo, Palmer-Buckle, others to Kumasi in 2023
- Impeach Akufo-Addo over failed galamsey fight – Appiah Danquah demands
- Declare water bodies security zones – Amaliba tells Akufo-Addo
- Akufo-Addo congratulates Efua Ghartey on historic election as first female GBA president
- Akufo-Addo sets up 5-member ministerial ad hoc committee to assess galamsey fight
- Akufo-Addo’s government has been encouraging corruption, not fighting it – Kofi Amoabeng
- Galamsey Menace: GJA President issues ultimatum to Akufo-Addo
- NDC won’t declare our results like the NPP did in 2016 – Omane Boamah to Akufo-Addo
- Release additional funds for tuition, stipends – Ghanaian students abroad plead with Akufo-Addo
- Sefa Kayi 'explains' Akufo-Addo's 'silence' on galamsey
- FLASHBACK: I’ll grant all galamseyers imprisoned under Akufo-Addo amnesty - Mahama
- How the Ghana Bar Association suggests Akufo-Addo convincingly 'breaks the 8'
- 'Empty boast!' - Bagbin blasts Akufo-Addo over 'I can't hand over to someone I defeated twice' comment
- Akufo-Addo frustrated over lack of praise for Free SHS implementation – NDC MP claims
- Send your children to private schools if you can afford it – Akufo-Addo on Free SHS
- Akufo-Addo conferred with first-ever Ghana Bar Association Lifetime Award
