Former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, has expressed confidence in the President-elect of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, to overcome country’s economic challenges. In a statement, the chairman of the Kofi Annan Foundation and Nobel Laureate congratulated Nana Addo on his win in the presidential polls.
He also praised the incumbent, President John Dramani Mahama for conceding defeat. “Mr. Akufo-Addo will be taking over at a time of economic difficulties but he has the skills and experience to help the country face up to this challenge,” Mr. Annan said in a congratulatory message to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer.
Mr. Annan congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on his electoral victory, and the people of Ghana for the way they handled a tense election saying, “I congratulate our new president-elect wholeheartedly, and I also commend President Mahama for graciously conceding defeat.” Nana Akufo-Addo was declared him the winner of Ghana’s seventh general elections making him the fifth president of Ghana’s fourth republic.
The NPP Flagbearer finally secured the presidency at the third time of asking beating President John Mahama who became the first incumbent to lose a presidential election since Ghana returned to a multi-party democracy in 1992. The Electoral Commission (EC) declared him the winner, with 53.85 percent of the votes, while President Mahama took 44.40 percent of the votes.
Annan also praised the people and authorities of Ghana for ensuring a peaceful campaign and for their calm while awaiting the announcement of the results by the Electoral Commission.
“The people of Ghana have proved worthy of our democratic tradition” he stated noting that national and international observers called the elections free and fair. Mr Annan further stated that at a time when democratic traditions are being challenged in some countries in Africa and beyond, a peaceful transition of political power in Ghana “makes me feel proud to be a Ghanaian.”
In his first speech on Friday after a declaration of the results by Mrs. Charlotte Osei, Nana Addo said the victory was one of the most humbling moments of his life and promised to not let Ghanaians down.
“There has never been a more humbling moment in my life and I thank you the good people of Ghana for this massive show of support and the confidence you have reposed in men and my party,” Nana Addo said. “I make this solemn pledge to you tonight and will not let you down. I will do all in my power to live up to your hope sand expectations.”
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Where are those who was insulting the EC boss? saying she plan to rigged election for NDC. Kenedy Agyepong and the rest where are they? they should appologise and retract their insults. Shammmmmmme unto them all and their so called supporters
Do unto others as you want others to do unto you. Last election Nana refuse to congratulate and accept defeat but was happy and when mahama call him and concede. compare the peaceful nature of this election to last one that nana lost.
Aaah is Mr Kofi Annan suspecting questing mark on Nana Addo or what? offcourse Ghanaians know that already and voted for him.So is up to him Nana Addo and his team to revamp this economic misfortunes.Mr Kofi you held one of the most highest office not in Ghana but in the world. What did you do for Ghana? hypocrisy at it best.
When mahama won the election 2012.........some people mostly said.....they will not be accepting him as their president.... because the election was rigged......now i stand to be corrected......they gave nana....a rousing welcome at the KIA airport when he travelled and came back......now voltarians technically boycotted the election.....they are sending a signal.........that wide margin was because voltarians didn't turn out to vote in their numbers.......the others did massively......next 4 years for npp....to win hands down would depend on the fulfilment of promises........and the way voltarians would have seen them.
@Kojo sorry to say..ummm I don't think you are normal
I have always said that Ghana is not growing because of some of these men in our society. When did you realize this economic difficulty. Now or yesterday.
Kofi kofi kofi don't come with any excuse he claim he is capable next year is next academic year we waiting for the freebies. VAT is now 17.5% he claim is too much we are waiting.Ghana depth is too much he will never borrow we are waiting. The kayayes are ready waiting for your dog factory in the north.
Fuuulush Kifi Annan your incompetence and pettiness necessitated the Gulfwar (Iraq) that found no weapons of mass destruction as allergies and which rather created a monster called ISIS. Such a figure roams about and ***barred word*** middle in politics in Ghana. He should be taken to court for the creation of the dreaded ISIS and the death of innocent people through His ineptitude and lack of self confidence. Was played around by the USA like a football. use.. Lesssssssssss edioiiiit
Another fooooooooooooo000lish fante man called Kofi Annan. Who did nothing in Ghana talking shittttttttttttt.
The world economy has been in a bad shape for, at least, the past two years. I never heard Mr. Kofi Annan say that to Ghanaians who were complaining of difficulties. Suddenly, he comes up with this excuse even before Nana takes over.