Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has taken to his Facebook wall to wish President Akufo-Addo a happy birthday.

“My wife, Samira Bawumia our family and I wish H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo a happy 75th birthday” his post read.

He further asked for God's strength for the President so he can continue his work on transforming Ghana into a better one.

He said, “may Allah grant you long life and good health to continue to lead the transformation agenda of Ghana”.

President Akufo-Addo, who turned 75-years-old today has been described as a true leader, an icon and a distinguished statesman.

He is however currently out of the country for an official visit to Malta and is said to return on March 30, 2019.

He was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, and officials of the Presidency and Foreign Ministry.