In his final State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed confidence in the state of the nation, declaring that he is leaving behind “a Ghana that is working.”
Reflecting on his two-term tenure, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the significant progress Ghana has made under his leadership.
He credited transformative policies in various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, digitisation, energy, governance, infrastructure, and trade, for reshaping the nation and fostering resilience among its people.
“These achievements are not mine alone. They also belong to every Ghanaian who has contributed to the collective effort of nation-building,” the President said. “We have demonstrated that, through unity, resilience, and determination, we can overcome even the greatest challenges.”
President Akufo-Addo expressed optimism about Ghana’s future, citing the nation’s steady economic rebound, thriving institutions, and a secure, democratic environment.
He emphasized the importance of empowering the youth, flourishing arts, and ensuring the safety and dignity of the elderly as key indicators of a nation on the right path.
“I am happy to hand over a Ghana that is safe, secure, united, and firmly rooted in democratic principles and respect for the rule of law,” he stated.
“It is a Ghana that has navigated significant global challenges with remarkable tenacity, whose economy is steadily rebounding, and whose institutions are operating effectively. I leave behind a Ghana that is working.”
As he concluded his address, President Akufo-Addo expressed hope that the progress made during his administration would inspire future generations to build on the foundation laid.
He affirmed his belief in Ghana’s potential to continue shining as a beacon of peace, stability, and opportunity in Africa and beyond.
“I take my final bow in the certain knowledge that our nation will go from strength to strength and that freedom and justice have taken hold forever in our body politic,” he concluded.
The outgoing president also took the opportunity to dismiss assertions by individuals he described as “propagandists” that Ghana is broke, reiterating his confidence in the nation’s economic rebound.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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