Nana Akufo-Addo
Nana Akufo-Addo is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer who served as the President of Ghana from January 2017 to January 2021. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and was previously the Attorney General and Minister for Foreign Affairs. Akufo-Addo is known for his policies aimed at economic growth and education reform, including the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy. His tenure was marked by significant infrastructure projects, as well as challenges such as economic management and corruption allegations. After his administration, he remained a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics.
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Akufo-Addo's administration passed an earlier version of the bill, which he never signed into law.
Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says
Tanzania· 2026-05-30
Ken Ofori-Atta served under former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
No February 19 hearing for Ofori-Atta, US court to set new date mid-March - Legal Team
Ghana· 2026-03-02
Nana Akufo-Addo, former President, addressing the NPP.
Bawumia sweeps 14 regions with wide gaps in NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-02-02
Nana Akufo-Addo declared it the Year of Return, marking 400 years since the first slave ships arrived in the US.
‘The locals don’t really benefit’: the dark side of Detty December party season | Africa
United Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Former President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo visited Odinga’s burial site and laid a wreath on the grave.
Raila's grave draws high-profile visitors, 10 days after burial (Photos)
Kenya· 2025-10-29
Former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo joined other African leaders in mourning the fallen statesman.
'He promised we'd meet after India': Gideon Moi remembers Raila's last wordsKenya· 2025-10-29
Nana Akufo-Addo received the award in 2018 for his leadership.
José Maria Neves distinguido pela Africa World for Governance and Leadership
Cabo Verde· 2025-10-21
Former president Nana Akufo-Addo declined to assent to the anti-gay law citing legal challenges.
Torture, blackmail, extortion: the dangers of queer online dating in Ghana | Global developmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
Nana Akufo-Addo is referenced as a leader who reached his constitutional term limits.
Boko faces incumbency litmus test :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2025-09-30
Nana Akufo-Addo met with the chairman of the NMC to discuss the needs of the state-owned media.
Appreciating state-owned media - Graphic OnlineGhana· 2025-09-18
Nana Akufo-Addo is referenced as the incumbent candidate in the 2020 election.
After Akwatia, what is next for the New Patriotic Party?Ghana· 2025-09-06
She was nominated in 2023 by former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Ghana chief justice removed from office after probeUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02
Nana Akufo-Addo declared a moratorium on all small-scale gold mining during his presidency.
Ghana’s war on illegal mining has failed – we set out to find out whyTanzania· 2025-08-18
Former president Nana Akufo-Addo was present at the ceremony.
A nation’s promise: Honouring our fallen patriots, supporting their childrenGhana· 2025-08-17
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo is one of the notable figures who have visited the family to pay their respects to Daddy Lumba.
King Charles is a fan of Daddy Lumba and his song on his Iphone list-Britain's Deputy High Commissioner to GhanaGhana· 2025-08-05
Nana Akufo-Addo was the recipient of a campaign song composed by Daddy Lumba that helped mobilize youth support.
Daddy Lumba: Personal encounters - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writesGhana· 2025-08-02
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo visited the family of Daddy Lumba to commiserate.
The torch is yours now - Cheddar charges Kuami Eugene to continue Daddy Lumba's legacyGhana· 2025-08-01
Nana Akufo-Addo is the President of Ghana who initiated the National Cathedral project.
8 key findings from the Deloitte audit report on Ghana’s National Cathedral projectGhana· 2025-07-19
Nana Akufo-Addo was the former President of Ghana under whose administration the mining ban was implemented.
Bots pushed anti-China narrative before Ghana’s mining trade banGhana· 2025-06-25
Matthew Opoku-Prempeh served as Minister of Education under the erstwhile Nana Akufo-Addo administration.
NAPO confirms NIB interrogation over tenure as Education MinisterGhana· 2025-06-04
Dr Bawumia mentioned that Nana Akufo-Addo also went three times before he won.
NPP will return to power in 2028 — Dr BawumiaGhana· 2025-05-21
Mahama accused the previous government of Nana Akufo-Addo of stalling oil exploration through regulatory bottlenecks.
Ghana president tells firms to pump oil 'like there's no tomorrow'Kenya· 2025-05-13
Major General Gyane acknowledged former President Nana Akufo-Addo for the opportunities given to him to serve his country.
Major General Gyane bows out of KAIPTC, GAFGhana· 2025-05-10
Nana Akufo-Addo appointed Chief Justice Torkornoo two years ago.
Ghana protesters accuse president of power grab after chief justice's suspensionUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-05
Nana Akufo-Addo is a former president of Ghana who previously received the same award as Justice Jallow.
GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Chief Justice honoured, NAWEC should up its services
Gambia· 2025-05-05
Ghana’s former president, Nana Akufo-Addo, spent around $58 million of public money on the $400 million cathedral project.
Ghana Wanted a Cathedral. It Got an ‘Expensive Hole’ Instead.
United States· 2025-05-03
Past recipients of the award include Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Chief Justice honoured with Peace and Justice AwardGambia· 2025-04-30
Justice Torkornoo was nominated by former president Nana Akufo-Addo.
President Mahama suspends Ghana's chief justice, statement says
Guyana· 2025-04-23Gertrude Torkornoo was nominated in 2023 by former president Nana Akufo-Addo.
Ghana chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo suspended by presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-22
Dr Amoako Baah criticized President Nana Akufo-Addo for turning a blind eye to corruption and economic mismanagement.
New Patriotic Front: Amoako Baah reveals plans for new political party to challenge NPPGhana· 2025-04-15
