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Akufo-Addo Wishes Ghanaians Well In Final New Year Message
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Akufo-Addo Wishes Ghanaians Well In Final New Year Message

As the clock struck midnight, ushering in the year 2025, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered his final New Year message, calling on Ghanaians to enter the new year with hope, determination, and unity. In a heartfelt address, the outgoing president reflected on the challenges and triumphs of the past year, encouraging citizens to build on the progress made and work towards a stronger, more prosperous nation. “May 2025 bring our families joy, peace, and abundant blessings,” President Akufo-Addo prayed. “May our homes be filled with laughter, our communities with unity, and our nation with prosperity. Let us step into the New Year with hope in our hearts and determination in our steps, knowing that together there’s nothing we cannot achieve”. The president’s message wa...
More jobs and no ‘nuisance taxes’ – Ghanaians’ great expectations
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More jobs and no ‘nuisance taxes’ – Ghanaians’ great expectations

Ghana's former President John Mahama will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters following his landslide victory in Saturday's election.  He swept back to power after eight years in opposition, running what political analyst Nansata Yakubu described as a "masterclass" in campaigning.  He defeated Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia by 56.6% of votes to 41.6% to notch up the biggest margin of victory by a candidate in 24 years. But voter turnout was lower than in the 2020 election, especially in some of the heartlands of Bwaumia's New Patriotic Party (NPP), suggesting some people there - disillusioned with its performance in government - stayed at home.  As Mahama's supporters celebrated his victory, Belinda Amuzu - a teacher in the northern cit...