Akufo-Addo Adjudged Ghana�s Most Influential Politician...
2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo has emerged the second most influential person in Ghana.
Renowned pastor of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Dr. Mensa Otabil, beat Nana Addo to attain the top-most spot out of 99 others in the Ghana Most Influential Awards.
The results put together by eTV-Ghana was obtained after they sampled votes from a cross-section of Ghanaians.
The Ghana Most Influential Awards is an annual event organized by the station to recognize Ghanaians who have made a great impact on the Ghanaian society during the year under review.
Others who made the list of Influential people include; President John Dramani Mahama (25th), Osei Kwame Despite (10), Kwami Sefa Kayi (21), Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, BET award winner, Sarkodie among others.
Speaking to newsmen after receiving his award, Nana Akufo-Addo thanked Ghanaians for the recognition and pledged to use this award to influence many within the society.
“These are people’s estimation, all I can say is that I am extremely grateful and humbled by this recognition of our modest contribution to improving the life of our country. I am very touched and I hope I can continue to live up to the expectations of people. It is a big thing,” Nana Akufo-Addo said.
Below is the full list:
Most Influential Religious Leader – Dr. Mensa Otabil
Most Influential Politician – Nana Akufo Addo
Most Influential Advocate – Martin Amidu
Most Influential Media Practitioner – Kwabena Anokye Adisi
Most Influential Creative Arts Practitioner – Daddy Lumba
Most Influential Traditional Ruler – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Most Influential Business Leader – Prince Kofi Amoabeng
Most Influential Sports Personality – Asamoah Gyan
Most Influential Motivational Speaker – Albert Ocran
Most Influential Educationist – Dr. Patrick Awuah
Most Influential Diplomat – Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas
Below is the full list of 100 Most Influential Ghanaians;
1 Dr. Mensa Otabil - Religious Leader
2 Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo - Politics
3 Martin Amidu - Advocacy
4 Nathaniel Kwabena Anokye Adisi (Bola Ray) - Media
5 Ace Ankomah - Advocacy
6 Sheik Osman Nuhu Shaributu - Religious Leader
7 Prince Kofi Amoabeng - Business
8 Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba) - Creative Arts
9 Anas Aremeyaw Anas - Media
10 Osei Kwame Despite - Business
11 Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia - Politics
12 Otumfuo Osei Tutu II - Traditional Ruler
13 Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams - Religious Leader
14 Prez. John Agyekum Kufuor - Politics
15 Bishop Dag Heward Mills - Religious Leader
16 Prez Jerry John Rawlings - Politics
17 Togbe Afede XVI - Traditional Ruler
18 Dr. Sam Jonah - Business
19 Michael Owusu Addo (Sarkodie) - Creative Arts
20 Mr. Alfred Vanderpuye - Politics
21 Kwami Sefa Kayi - Media
22 Gifty Anti - Media
23 Manessah Awuni Azuri - Media
24 Prez John Mahama - Politics
25 Asamoah Djan - Sports
26 Amakye Dede - Creative Arts
27 Albert Ocran - Motivational Speaker
28 Franklin Cudjoe - Advocacy
29 Yvonne Nelson - Creative Arts
30 Shirley Frimpong Manso - Creative Arts
31 Ken Ofori Atta - Business
32 Haruna Iddrisu - Politics
33 Reggie Ossei Rockstone - Creative Arts
34 Dr. Kwabena Duffuor - Business
35 Dr. Patrick Awuah - Education
36 Bishop Emmanuel Asante - Religious Leader
37 Kenneth Ashigbey - Media
38 Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr (Shatta Wale) - Creative Arts
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