Nana Akufo-Addo

Nana Akufo-Addo is a Ghanaian lawyer, diplomat, and politician who was named the 2016 Most Influential Public Figure on Social Media in Ghana.

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Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

March 29, 1944

Age :

81

Nana Akufo-Addo, a distinguished Ghanaian lawyer, diplomat, and politician, has been serving as the President of Ghana since 2017 and was re-elected for a second term in 2021. He is renowned for his efforts to enhance Ghana’s economy, foster growth, and ensure stability. Akufo-Addo has received multiple awards for his political and societal contributions and was recognized as the Most Influential Public Figure on Social Media in Ghana in 2016.

As the leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Akufo-Addo has held positions such as Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and has been a strong advocate for human rights and democracy in the country. He played a significant role in the Ghana Beyond Aid (GBA) charter, which sought to reduce dependency on aid and concentrate on Ghana’s core competitive strengths. Furthermore, Akufo-Addo introduced policies like eliminating fees for senior high school education and effectively managing the COVID-19 pandemic.