Nana Akufo-Addo
Nana Akufo-Addo is a Ghanaian politician and lawyer who served as the President of Ghana from January 2017 to January 2021. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and was previously the Attorney General and Minister for Foreign Affairs. Akufo-Addo is known for his policies aimed at economic growth and education reform, including the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy. His tenure was marked by significant infrastructure projects, as well as challenges such as economic management and corruption allegations. After his administration, he remained a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics.
Born on Mar 29, 1944 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.43% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 254,544 | $350,000 | 1,502$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 254,544 | $350,000 | 1,502$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Former Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo hosted the previous BNC meeting in March 2024.
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Tanzania:
Akufo-Addo's administration passed an earlier version of the bill, which he never signed into law.
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Ghana:
Ken Ofori-Atta served under former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
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Ghana:
Nana Akufo-Addo, former President, addressing the NPP.
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United Kingdom:
Nana Akufo-Addo declared it the Year of Return, marking 400 years since the first slave ships arrived in the US.
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Kenya:
Former President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo visited Odinga’s burial site and laid a wreath on the grave.
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Kenya:
Former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo joined other African leaders in mourning the fallen statesman.
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Cabo Verde:
Nana Akufo-Addo received the award in 2018 for his leadership.
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United Kingdom:
Former president Nana Akufo-Addo declined to assent to the anti-gay law citing legal challenges.
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Botswana:
Nana Akufo-Addo is referenced as a leader who reached his constitutional term limits.
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