Nana Akufo-Addo

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Biography

He is a former President of the Republic of Ghana.

Nana Addo was elected three times between 1996 and 2008 as a Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa South constituency in the Eastern region of Ghana. He served his nation from 2001 to 2007 as Cabinet Minister, Attorney-General, and Minister for Justice, and later as Foreign Minister during the government led by President John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor.

Background on Presidential Bid

In October 1998, Nana Akufo-Addo competed for the presidential candidacy of the NPP and lost to John Agyekum Kufuor, the man who eventually won the presidential election in Ghana in December 2000 and assumed office as President of Ghana in 2001. Akufo-Addo was the chief ca...

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Former railways minister Peter Amewu arrested over $2 million Sky Train scandal - Reports

Akufo-Addo's government built over 200 astro-turfs - Mustapha Ussif claims

Akufo-Addo unveils collection of 60 statements chronicling the life of JB Danquah

Akufo-Addo, Minority Leader attend JB Danquah's 60th Remembrance Service at Kyebi

Akufo-Addo ditches spectacles, shows off dance moves at JB Danquah's Remembrance Service

Court grants driver bail over pedestrian’s death

Economic challenges and frequent public protests hurt my government - Akufo-Addo

Akufo-Addo should accept that he caused NPP's defeat in the 2024 elections - Ex-Manso Nkwanta MP

I will rebuild Akufo-Addo's destroyed statue - Pastor pledges

You have laid a solid groundwork for Ghana's future - IMF MD to Akufo-Addo

Akufo-Addo's presidential chair that was moved around in a V8 should be kept in a museum - Chief

'Akufo-Addo was uncomfortable handing over presidential chair to Mahama' – Kontihene of Akyem Asuom

We will remember Akufo-Addo for his sense of humour, elegance - Sunyani residents

8 unforgettable moments under Akufo-Addo's reign

Akufo-Addo promotes 6 new Directors of Prisons

Eugene Arhin dismisses Kow Essuman's signed letter on presidential pardon for Ato Essien and others

Akufo-Addo, Afenyo-Markin and Kodua masterminded 'coup' against Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu - Effiduase/Asokore MP

Akufo-Addo's military aide, Brigadier-General Amponsah confirmed alive and in good health

5.7 million youth have benefited from Free SHS program – Akufo-Addo

Free SHS will be one of Akufo-Addo's lasting legacies – Ellen Ama Daaku

Akufo-Addo's final State of the Nation address scheduled for January 3

'Serving you has been the greatest honour of my life' - Akufo-Addo as he delivers final New Year message

No Ghanaian knew government pays WAEC until Akufo-Addo came to power – Henry Osei Akoto

No official vehicle shall be acquired by appointees of the current administration – Government

Don’t raise tribal or religious considerations - Akufo-Addo to religious intolerant pastors

Pastors who sow division on religious, ethnic lines are nation wreckers - Akufo-Addo

Akufo-Addo commends Ghana Air Force for their commitment to safeguarding democracy

Your legacy was characterised by 'dumsor' - Akufo-Addo to Mahama

Watch highlights of Ghana Military Academy's 2024 graduation

I have no doubts that Bawumia is the best person to lead Ghana – Akufo-Addo

Akufo-Addo commissions new Oil and Gas Services Terminal

Akufo-Addo urges diasporans granted Ghanaian citizenship to contribute to the nation’s development

Week of Legacies: Akufo-Addo wraps up tenure with major project commissionings

Our commitment to progress is more than rhetoric – Akufo-Addo as he commissions Flower Pot Interchange

I have fulfilled 80 percent of my campaign promises to Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo

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