Akufo-Addo
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician who served as the President of Ghana from January 2017 to January 2025. A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), he previously held the position of Attorney General and Minister of Foreign Affairs. During his presidency, Akufo-Addo focused on several key initiatives, including the 'Planting for Food and Jobs' program and the 'Free Senior High School' policy, aimed at improving agricultural productivity and education accessibility in Ghana. His administration was characterized by efforts to combat corruption and improve economic growth, though it faced challenges such as inflation and public debt. The recent news regarding the revocation of appointments made during his administration highlights the political shifts in Ghana following his tenure.
Born on Mar 29, 1944 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ghana | 5 | 4.40 | 0.61% | +10% | 31,072,945 | 209,952 | $67,000 | 453$ |
| Totals | 5 | 31,072,945 | 209,952 | $67,000 | 453$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
Bright Mensah Bonsu was issued a diplomatic passport on October 18, 2023 by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government.
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Ghana:
Mr George had stated that former President Akufo-Addo could have dealt with galamsey in a week because he was Commander-in-Chief.
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Ghana:
President Akufo-Addo's administration is mentioned in the context of the conflict's escalation.
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Ghana:
The former Akufo-Addo administration is being investigated for the mass recruitment of 12,000 individuals into the public sector.
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Ghana:
The transactions were initiated by the previous Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government.
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Ghana:
Former President Akufo-Addo took office in 2017.
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Ghana:
The raid on Dr. Addison’s residence is the second such operation allegedly by the National Security on former high-ranking officials of the President Akufo-Addo administration.
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Ghana:
Dr Amin Adam argued that President John Mahama’s administration is benefiting from the fiscal discipline and strategic planning of its predecessor, the Akufo-Addo government.
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Ghana:
Akufo-Addo is mentioned in the context of justifying the National Cathedral project.
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Ghana:
The Agenda 111 initiative, launched under the Akufo-Addo administration, aimed to construct 111 district and specialised hospitals across Ghana.
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