President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in the state of the nation as he prepares to leave office, declaring that he is leaving behind “a Ghana that is working.”
He made this statement during his final State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Friday, 3 January, 2025.
Reflecting on his two-term tenure, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the progress Ghana has made under his leadership. He credited transformative policies in 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. We have demonstrated that, through unity, resilience, and determination, we can overcome even the greatest challenges,” the President said.
He expressed optimism about Ghana’s future, citing the nation’s steady economic rebound, thriving institutions, and a secure, democratic environment. He emphasized the empowerment of the youth, the flourishing of the arts, and 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. 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,” he stated.
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 firmly dismissed assertions by individuals he described as “propagandists,” that Ghana is broke.
