Nana Akufo-Addo

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Biography

He is the 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 campaig...

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NPP In the News

Train crash: How could a normal person leave a car on rail tracks? – Franklin Cudjoe asks

Majority defends ministerial nominees taking roles without parliamentary approval

Despite Akufo-Addo’s poor governance, I’m ‘pained’ when people insult him - Christiana Awuni

There is nothing wrong with musicians engaging in partisan politics – Rex Omar

Afia Schwarzenegger’s message to Akufo-Addo on his birthday

I wasn’t worried when Ghanaians were calling for my resignation - Ofori-Atta

Why I campaigned for Akufo-Addo to come into power - Okatakyie Afrifa

What Ofori-Atta said about John Kumah's wife running unopposed for Ejisu seat

Treat members of the LGBT+ community with respect - Adjetey Anang tells Ghanaians

Akufo-Addo’s daughter has been a total failure to the creative arts industry - Kwesi Ernest

Yvonne Nelson sends strong warning to Akufo-Addo over 'dumsor'

Are you saying the MPs are cowards? - Nana Yaa Brefo asks lawyer over LGBT+ bill

Akufo-Addo wanted to give me money after the ‘Nana Y3 Winner’ song - SHE

This is deceptive – Kwesi Pratt on government’s road construction claim

Free speech is thriving under my government - Akufo-Addo

Economic challenges: We are looking forward to better times – Akufo-Addo assures Ghanaians

Renaming Tamale Airport after Yakubu Tali unacceptable – Ya-Na

The best legacy Akufo-Addo can leave is to ensure a peaceful election – Constitutional lawyer

NPP manifesto: Juliet Asante chairs Bawumia’s creative arts sub-committee

I speak the mind of God; don’t dare to attack me! - Opambour warns

Why Akufo-Addo didn’t attend Bawumia’s ‘New Chapter’ lecture - Okatakyie Afrifa

Reshuffle: Akufo-Addo responds to critics

Akufo-Addo doesn't respect Bawumia - Okatakyie Afrifa

I’m disappointed in Osafo-Maafo for not counselling Akufo-Addo properly - Vim Lady

Blakk Rasta reacts to Ofori-Atta’s sacking; blasts Akufo-Addo for a last-minute reshuffle

How Dr. Kwaku Oteng ‘swerved’ question about taxes introduced by the Akufo-Addo govt on radio

Emission levy is unnecessary, scrap it now! - Wayoosi tells Akufo-Addo

Africa must go beyond rhetoric, focus on actionable plans – Akufo-Addo

Africa must go beyond rhetoric, focus on actionable plans – Akufo-Addo

DPG Foundation congratulates Prez Akufo-Addo on his Honorary Degree

Prez Akufo-Addo presents credentials to 21 envoys

It can’t be right that journalists are attacked – Akufo-Addo

I am proud of my role in repeal of criminal libel law – Prez Akufo- Addo

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