President Akufo-Addo has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the President-elect and Members of Parliament-elect after the 2024 general elections.
He also prayed for wisdom, strength, and divine favors as the new leaders prepare to take on leadership duties.
In his Christmas greeting to the nation on Tuesday, December 24, President Akufo-Addo praised Ghanaians for the successful conclusion of the 2024 general elections, citing it as a watershed moment in the country’s political history.
“Fellow Ghanaians, this year, we have achieved another monumental milestone in our national development with a peaceful, free and fair election of a new president and new members of parliament, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the president-elect and the MPs-elect, wisdom, wisdom, strength and God’s blessings as they prepare to lead our beloved nation,” according to him.
The President applauded the elections, saying they demonstrated Ghana’s position as an African democracy beacon.
However, he did not hesitate to address the issues that arose during the process.
President Akufo-Addo sharply criticized the post-election violence that tainted an otherwise excellent democratic exercise.
“I must nevertheless condemn, in no uncertain terms, the unnecessary acts of violence that have tarnished an otherwise exemplary democratic exercise,” the president said.
