John Agyekum Kufuor

John Agyekum Kufuor

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John Agyekum Kufuor is a former President of Ghana, having served from 2001 to 2009, and is recognized for his contributions to democracy and economic development in Ghana. He was present at the memorial for Sam Nujoma, where he praised Nujoma's leadership and dedication to African unity.

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John Agyekum Kufuor is mentioned as a former President of Ghana who contributed to building the nation.

FULL TEXT: President Mahama's 69th Independence Anniversary Speech
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-03-07
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Among those he mentioned were Kofi Abrefa Busia, Edward Akufo-Addo, Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills, and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Ghana’s democracy endured because we ‘compete without destroying’ — Mahama at 69th Independence Day
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-03-06
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John Agyekum Kufuor emerged as the party’s candidate after a competitive internal process.

EDITORIAL: NPP primary would measure democratic maturity
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-01-31
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John Agyekum Kufuor is recognized as a notable leader from the NPP presidential primaries.

NPP presidential primaries and the imperative of statesmanship
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-01-28
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is urged by Mr Boadu to use his influence to unite the aspirants.

Kankam Boadu appeals for unity among NPP presidential aspirants
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-20
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has paid a glowing tribute to the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka.

Former President Kufuor pays tribute to late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-19
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Baffoe-Bonnie was appointed a Supreme Court Judge by President John Agyekum Kufuor in June 2008.

Meet 68-year-old Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-23
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor was present at the funeral of Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

After shutdown for Asantehemaa’s funeral: Economic activities bounce back in Kumasi
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-20
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is among the dignitaries attending the funeral.

Thousands bid farewell to Asantehemaa
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-17
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is expected to attend the funeral rites for the Asantehemaa.

Asantehemaa’s funeral: Kumasi schools, offices to close on September 18
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-13
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor was among the dignitaries at the observance of Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's 4-day funeral to start from Sept 14
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-21
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor was present at the event.

Africa must unite to facilitate economic growth - Jacob Zuma
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-20
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor was present at the memorial service, contributing to the solemn atmosphere.

Nation observes solemn night of reflection for helicopter crash victims
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-11
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John Agyekum Kufuor is mentioned as a former president whose electoral performance improved over time.

Bawumia doesn’t deserve automatic second bid in NPP flagbearer race — Kennedy Agyapong campaign spokesperson
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-10
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Former President Kufuor expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of the eight individuals who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash.

Kufuor, Akufo-Addo, Bawumia grieve with nation
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-08
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Dr. Bawumia acknowledged that the NPP has had both triumphs and setbacks under Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Let Ghanaians see we’ve learnt our lesson – Bawumia to NPP
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-19
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Dr. Bawumia described the leadership of former President John Agyekum Kufuor as monumental and transformational.

Bawumia: Kufuor and Akufo-Addo’s legacy will outlive generations
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-19
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He is referred to as a revered former President whose words resonate with the current political climate.

FULL SPEECH: Afenyo-Markin at NPP National Delegates Conference
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-19
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John Agyekum Kufuor is a former President of Ghana from the Fourth Republic.

NPP’s watershed moment - Delegates converge to shape party’s future
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-19
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is unable to attend the Congress in person.

Kufuor, Akufo-Addo to address NPP Delegates Congress virtually on Saturday
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-14
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has voiced strong concerns about his exclusion from key activities within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Kufuor laments being sidelined by NPP
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-07-14
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He recalled that when the New Patriotic Party assumed power in 2001, then new President, John Agyekum Kufuor, called on the former government officials, particularly P. V. Obeng, now deceased, to propose to him how to set up his office to be able to run the country.

Scrutinise 24-hour economy policy to enrich content - Speaker urges business community
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-30
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on the leadership and grassroots of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to undertake honest introspection and reconnect with the Ghanaian electorate.

Reconnect with the people or risk irrelevance – Kufuor warns NPP
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-25
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor lost the 1996 election but was re-elected flag bearer for the 2000 election.

NPP primary delegates: ‘Gods’ of second chances?
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-25
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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has warned New Patriotic Party (NPP) members against using tribal and religious rhetoric in internal campaigns.

Kufuor warns NPP against tribal and religious politics ahead of 2028 elections
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-25
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John Agyekum Kufuor, referred to as J.A. Kufuor, is portrayed as a charismatic and presidential figure in the context of the article discussing past elections.

‘Presidential Kufuor,’ Echoes from the past - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-11
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