Nana Addo Dankwa 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 2021. His administration focused on various economic policies, but recent critiques have emphasized perceived economic mismanagement during his tenure, prompting discussions in the current State of the Nation Address.
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Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is referred to as the current President of Ghana.
FULL TEXT: President Mahama's 69th Independence Anniversary Speech
Ghana· 2026-03-07
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 DayGhana· 2026-03-06
Mr Akufo-Addo accelerated implementation and oversaw the deployment of a robust biometric identification system.
Ghana Card cut fraud and boosted financial inclusion — Minority LeaderGhana· 2026-03-03
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is accused by Felix Kwakye Ofosu of sanctioning irregular appointments during his administration.
Over 1,500 post-election public sector appointments cleared after reviewGhana· 2026-03-03
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is a current President of Ghana known for wearing the fugu.
President’s visit to Zambia: Fugu goes viral - Creates trade boomGhana· 2026-02-07
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo praised Bawumia's character and loyalty to party principles.
Regional breakdown: How Bawumia secured 14 of 16 regions in NPP flagbearer raceGhana· 2026-02-04
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo urged the party's flagbearer to lead with clarity and purpose ahead of the 2028 elections.
Bawumia sets sights on 2028, Rallies NPP for battleGhana· 2026-02-02The mausoleum in Accra (built by President Rawlings and renovated by President Akufo-Addo) honors Nkrumah.
Decision to renovate, preserve Nkrumah Villa in Conakry: Kudos to President Mahama as he prepares for AU Chair in 2027Ghana· 2026-02-02
Dr Bawumia honoured past leaders of the New Patriotic Party, including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Bawumia thanks supporters as provisional NPP results show strong leadGhana· 2026-01-31
The selection of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the NPP’s flagbearer in 2008 further tested the party’s democratic resilience.
EDITORIAL: NPP primary would measure democratic maturityGhana· 2026-01-31
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is mentioned as a notable leader from the NPP presidential primaries.
NPP presidential primaries and the imperative of statesmanshipGhana· 2026-01-28Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the 13th President of Ghana.
Kenya to tackle water scarcity and climate-driven conflicts
Kenya· 2025-10-27
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his wife, Rebecca, have paid tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
Akufo-Addo, wife eulogise late former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-RawlingsGhana· 2025-10-24
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to conduct their campaigns in a healthy, issue-based manner.
NPP presidential primary: Let campaigns reflect your vision, not rivalries - Former President Akufo-Addo urges aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-22
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo hosted a breakfast meeting with the five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party.
Akufo-Addo meets NPP flagbearer aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-21
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has convened a unity breakfast with all five New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants.
NPP's big five pledge unity at Akufo-Addo's breakfast meetingGhana· 2025-10-21
Mr Boadu appeals to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to help unite the presidential aspirants.
Kankam Boadu appeals for unity among NPP presidential aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-20
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is mentioned in the context of being blamed for economic failures by Dr Bawumia.
NPP campaign: Supporters take the blame - But who pays the price?Ghana· 2025-10-19Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated the 97-kilometre standard gauge line.
GRDA activates Tema-Mpakadan rail servicesGhana· 2025-10-01
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo launched the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy at the West Africa Senior High School in Accra.
Free SHS Policy @ 8: Ministerial ExecutionGhana· 2025-09-29
The previous government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo declared war on the menace of galamsey.
Galamsey brouhaha: State of emergency sure bet - Activists demandGhana· 2025-09-27
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo attended the funeral of the Asantehemaa.
After shutdown for Asantehemaa’s funeral: Economic activities bounce back in KumasiGhana· 2025-09-20
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo attended the burial service of the late Asantehemaa.
Royal burial: Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III interred at Breman MausoleumGhana· 2025-09-19
Mr Kpebu pointed to the failed performance of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as an example of leadership not being judged by appearance.
Martin Kpebu: Asiedu Nketiah’s biggest challenge to presidency is optics, not competenceGhana· 2025-09-19
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is mentioned as Mahama's political rival, who has faced significant voter backlash in recent elections.
Mahama, remember Akufo-Addo’s cane - Enimil Ashon writesGhana· 2025-09-19
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo mourned with the royal family.
Asantehemaa Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom's final journey in picturesGhana· 2025-09-19
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be present at the burial rites.
Thousands bid farewell to AsantehemaaGhana· 2025-09-17
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the former President of Ghana who attended the UN General Assembly with some award winners.
Junior Graphic marks 25th milestoneGhana· 2025-09-13
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will also be in attendance at the funeral rites.
Asantehemaa’s funeral: Kumasi schools, offices to close on September 18Ghana· 2025-09-13
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo also continued the practice, meeting the press at least four times during his presidency.
Mahama to hold first presidential media encounter on WednesdayGhana· 2025-09-08