Nana Akufo-Addo calls on South Korean President

The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo last week Friday paid a courtesy call on the President of South Korea, Her Excellency President Park Geun-Hye at the Blue House (presidency).

President Park Geun-Hye expressed her delight in meeting Nana Akufo-Addo and urged him to persevere in his quest to lead Ghana. She cited her own experiences in opposition, before eventually winning to become President of South Korea. The President also encouraged sister political parties like the NPP to continue pursuing programmes and policies that are underpinned by Conservative values.

Nana Akufo-Addo on his part, commended the government and people of Korea for their economic transformation which has now made their country, a leading industrial power.

With the right leadership, he said, Ghana can effectively emulate Korea and spearhead the rapid transformation of her economy, thereby raising rapidly the living standards of the people.

Nana Akufo-Addo visited the Blue House after attending the just ended International Democrats Union (IDU) Party Leaders’ Meeting in Seoul, Korea.

He was accompanied by Paul Afoko- National Chairman, General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong , Deputy Ranking Member of Foreign Affairs Hon. Adwoa Safo, Director of International Affairs Charles Owiredu, Francis Asenso-Boakye, Political Assistant.