I’m confident of a prosperous Ghana for all before I leave office – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that Ghana would be in good shape by the time he leaves office in 2025.
According to citinews he vowed to develop a vibrant nation and improve the lives of all residents before his tenure ends.
The president assured guests at the annual Jubilee House thanksgiving ceremony in Accra that Ghana will see growth and prosperity this year.
He said, “At the end of my time in office, as it nears, or be it with one year to go, I am still optimistic and determined, with the support of the Ghanaian people and the guidance of the Almighty God, I am confident that we will achieve our goal of creating a progressive and prosperous Ghana for all.”
“It is a mission that requires not only political understanding but also heavenly inspiration and grace,” he added
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians and relevant stakeholders to work together to ensure that the impending 2024 elections are fair and transparent.
The President emphasized the importance of credible elections in functional democracies across the world, and he urged all citizens to prioritize this as the December general elections approach.
Addressing the nation on the 30th anniversary of the 4th Republic, Akufo-Addo called for more collaboration and emphasized the need of adhering to the country’s established laws and regulations governing election behavior.
“Democracies are grounded on viable elections, and, this year, like we have done on eight (8) other preceding occasions, we will go to the polls to elect the President and my successor. No true democrat can disregard the importance of elections and the sanctity of the ballot,” he stated.
“It must, thus, be in our collective interest to ensure that the rules and regulations for the conduct of this year’s elections are fair and transparent and that we all develop respect for them, a respect that should not be a function of whether you win or lose,” he added.
He went on to say that the key to bolstering the nation’s democracy, peace, and stability is for all stakeholders to work together to strengthen Ghana’s democratic underpinnings.
The president mentioned that, “All stakeholders, that is the Electoral Commission, the political parties and their leaders, the electorate, and citizenry, should work to assure the consolidation of Ghanaian democracy and help us maintain our pride of place on the continent as a model of democracy in Africa.
“At the end of it all, there should be no lingering doubt about the legitimacy of the election, and the winning candidates, on the conclusion of the process, should receive the unalloyed support of all. That is how we can strengthen our democracy and the peace and stability of our nation,” he added.