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.
Born on Mar 29, 1944 (81 years old)
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Kenya:
Former President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo visited Odinga’s burial site and laid a wreath on the grave.
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Kenya:
Former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo joined other African leaders in mourning the fallen statesman.
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Cabo Verde:
Nana Akufo-Addo received the award in 2018 for his leadership.
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United Kingdom:
Former president Nana Akufo-Addo declined to assent to the anti-gay law citing legal challenges.
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Botswana:
Nana Akufo-Addo is referenced as a leader who reached his constitutional term limits.
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Ghana:
Nana Akufo-Addo met with the chairman of the NMC to discuss the needs of the state-owned media.
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Ghana:
Nana Akufo-Addo is referenced as the incumbent candidate in the 2020 election.
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United Kingdom:
She was nominated in 2023 by former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
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Tanzania:
Nana Akufo-Addo declared a moratorium on all small-scale gold mining during his presidency.
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Ghana:
Former president Nana Akufo-Addo was present at the ceremony.
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