Nana Addo Will Conquer Economic Challenges With Expert Skills – Kofi Annan
By
Kandey Alhassan
December 10, 2016
Former United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Kofi Annan, has congratulated the yet to be sworn in fifth president of the fourth republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his victory in the ended elections.
The prominent Ex-Secretary General said he is optimistic that Nana Addo will manage the current economic situation of the country with his expert skills.
“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 also expressed warm approval of the people and authorities of Ghana for ensuring a peaceful campaign and for their calm while awaiting the declaration of the results by the Electoral Commission.
He added that “The people of Ghana have proved worthy of our democratic tradition”
The Electoral Commission announced late on Friday that Mr Nana Akufo-Addo had secured 53.85% of votes, against his chief rival, the incumbent President John Mahama, who received 44.4%.
National and international observers have tagged the 2016 elections “free and fair”.
Kofi Annan in his statement stressed that when democratic traditions are being debunked in some parts of Africa and beyond, Ghana’s peaceful transition of political power makes him feel proud to be a Ghanaian.
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