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 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 6 | 4.67 | 0.96% | +30% | 31,072,945 | 388,412 | $67,000 | 838$ |
| Nigeria | 5 | 5.40 | 0.21% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 482,044 | $448,000 | 1,048$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 7.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,904 | $2,100 | 7$ |
| Totals | 12 | 237,768,521 | 872,360 | $517,100 | 1,893$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
President Akufo-Addo is credited with significant economic growth and improvements in the financial sector during his administration.
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Ghana:
The bill failed to receive Presidential assent under President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration.
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Cabo Verde:
Nana Akufo-Addo is a former President of Ghana who is advocating for debt relief for African nations.
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Ghana:
Hajia Safia Mohammed was appointed as the National Coordinator of GSFP in 2023 by ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo.
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Ghana:
He criticized the previous administration under Nana Akufo-Addo, accusing it of lavish spending despite urging Ghanaians to tighten their belts.
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Nigeria:
The keynote speaker was Nana Akufo-Addo, former President of Ghana.
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Nigeria:
Nana Akufo-Addo emphasised the importance of multi-party democracy in Africa’s development.
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Nigeria:
Nana Akufo-Addo emphasised the importance of multi-party democracy in Africa’s development.
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Nigeria:
Dignitaries at the event included former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo.
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Ghana:
Dr. Ayine argued that the 'clearing agent' tag was rightly used in the case of former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
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