Ghanas opposition leader was declared the winner of presidential elections late friday, securing the countrys highest office on. Rebecca akuffoaddo and her husband who happens to be akufoaddos best friend called chappie huttonmills of blessed memory. He visit a private school in the county of westsussex england and studied later jurisprudence at the university of ghana. Bawumia, others dance to kwabena kwabenas mewu at akufo addos. Nana addo dankwa akufo addo was born in accra, ghana, to a prominent ghanaian royal and political family as the son of edward and adeline akufo addo. He later became chief justice and then a ceremonial president of ghana between 1969. Ghana high commission pretoria, republic of south africa. Bawumia may 4, 2020 the vice president of the republic, dr. Latest kobe bryant book release announced by his wife. Whiles living in korle wonko, a suburb of accra, his favorite hideout was a joint behind swalaba public toilet well noted for. Nana akufoaddo biography age, net worth, wife mybiohub. He signed the book on sunday, when he visited the family of the late kofi annan to commiserate with them. Edward akufoaddo 26 june 1906 17 july 1979 was a ghanaian politician and lawyer.
Photographs of the moment president john dramani mahama called nana addo dankwa akufo addo to concede defeat have been released. Apr 22, 2016 flagbearer of the opposition new patriotic party npp, nana akufoaddo, has eulogized the late former chairman of the party, jake obetsebi lamptey, describing him as an outstanding ghanaian patriot. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for. Nana addo dankwa akufoaddo is a legal luminary, politician and a businessman. Year of return for african diaspora africa renewal. Gna 20200502 president akufo addo and vice president bawumia in a handshake click to read all about coronavirus vice president dr mahamudu bawumia has extolled the hard work and unmatched record of president akufo addos government as ghana and the rest of the world celebrate the contributions of. A message from nana addo dankwa akufoaddos beloved wife.
She had four children, including the minister of foreign affairs, nana addo dankwa akufo addo and mp for abuakwa. Read what akufoaddo wrote as he signs amissah arthurs. How a woman lost her husband on their wedding night. The house is aware that, since my last appearance here, we have a new chief. Nana akufoaddo wins poll to become ghanas president world. President akufoaddo was accompanied by his wife, mrs.
Nana akufoaddo latest news, breaking stories and comment. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on nana akufoaddo. His father edward akufo addo from akropongakuapem was ghanas third chief justice from 1966 to 1970, chairman of the 196768 constitutional commission and the nonexecutive president of ghana from 1970 till 1972. Edward akufo addo 1906 1979 edward akufo addo, 1906 1979. How akufo addo killed his first wife in a fit of rageautopsy report bares it all. Nov 08, 2016 in search of akufo addos sister november 8, 2016 uncategorized 0 if we look through the history books and current unfolding political events, its easy to say that ghana has produced just one politician, just one, who thinks that he is not accountable to anybody. As her sister hugs her father, she looks on, her hand to her mouth, as tears fall freely. Nana addo is married to rebecca akufoaddo nee griffithsrandolph.
At a solemn ceremony held at the ridge church, on saturday, march 25, to mark the 10th anniversary. Spotted at the birthday party were gyankroma akufo addo aka funmi and edwina nana dokua akufo. Edward akufo addo 26 june 1906 17 july 1979 was a ghanaian politician and lawyer. He is married to rebecca akufoaddo nee griffithsrandolph, the daughter of judge, jacob. Official facebook page of nana addo dankwa akufoaddo, president of the republic of ghana. Kofi annan the ghana high commission in pretoria has opened a book of condolence. This us administration is establishing new norms of behaviour.
The most touching images are the tears of nana akufo addos daughter, nana dokua akufoaddo. In the first round of voting, akufo addo tallied 49. In social media posts, many expressed interest in visiting africa for the first time. Rebecca naa okaikor akufoaddo born 1951nee griffithsrandolph is a ghanaian public figure and the current first lady of ghana as the wife of president. She happens to be the younger sister of nana akufo addo.
President akufo addo and wife rebecca celebrate 20th wedding anniversary highlights. The late amissah arthur died in the early hours of friday, june 29, 2018, after collapsing at the gym during a workout session. William addo dankwa nana akufoaddo is currently the president of ghana. Akufo addos daughters president akufo addo celebrated his 74th birthday recently, and he was joined by family, friends and appointees, as he held a small birthday party. President nana addo dankwa akufoaddo dear president nana addo dankwa akufoaddo, before i proceed, kindly accept my apology for this headline. Apr 02, 2020 vanessa bryant has announced a new book created by her late husband. Nana akufo addo biography age, net worth, wife nana addo dankwa akufo addo is the president of ghana since january 2017 but has competed both in 2008 and 2012 but wasnt successful. President nana addo dankwa akufoaddo has said that job creation is a. A special party was held at the presidents residence in nima accra, to celebrate rebecca akufoaddos birthday ghanas first lady, rebecca akufoaddo celebrated her birthday on sunday, march 12, 2016. After the death of chappie hutonmills, akufo addo began flirting with rebecca in exchange for assistance for her bereaved familys upkeep. President nana addo dankwa akufoaddo on thursday, february 20, 2020. Jan 27, 2016 office of the flag bearer of npp, nana akufo addo has released a statement to rubbish claims that he killed his first wife, obaa yaa nkansah dwamena, who died on 17th august, 1993 daily post newspaper published an article today with headline under the guise of a question and sourced from a newspaper called the new patriot.
Mar 29, 2016 nana akufoaddo is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. Akufo addos maternal grandfather was nana sir ofori atta, king of akyem abuakwa, who was a member of the executive council of the governor of the gold coast before ghanas independence. Social media unimpressed by akufoaddos promise to build more. The truth is that valerie is the result of a an affair between mrs. The untold story of akufoaddos house attack the ghana star. Martin amidu you had an iota of doubt as to whether president akufo addo was really committed to. Adorable photos of akufoaddo with his daughter on his. Nov 08, 2016 it is a wellknown secret that mamaa was not happy with the reckless way akufoaddo kept selling the family properties that were acquired by their late dad, to fund his mirage political ambition. His current wife,rebecca akufo addo is his second wife. President nana akufo addo has signed the late former vice. Tears of akufoaddos daughter and the price of victory. The president of the republic, nana addo dankwa akufoaddo, left ghana on saturday, 8th february, 2020, to lead the ghanaian delegation to the. Edward akufo addo was born on month day 1906, at birth place, to william martin addo and ohui caesar.
Jan, 2018 there is absolutely no doubt that you need to revise your notes if prior to the nomination of mr. Bawumia and his wife making multiple appearances and speeches. Akufo addos first term infrastructure best in 4th republicdr. Akufo addos daughter in debt over marijuana and property damage. Press release president nana addo dankwa akufo addo on thursday mourned with the bereaved wife and family of the late member of parliament mp for ayawaso west wuogon constituency, mr. Nana akufo addo is a ghanaian patriot whose journey in politics started in the late 1970s. The marriage, left behind a 32year old daughter, called nana dokua akufoaddo. Edward akufo addo 26 june 1906 17 july 1979 was a ghanaian politician. Teary nana dokua akufo addo looks on as her sister hugs their father. Photographs of the moment president john dramani mahama called nana addo dankwa akufoaddo to concede defeat have been released.
Throughout the heralds interaction with those familiar with the story, a certain joyce darkos name kept popping up with claims that her incursions collapsed the marriage and eventually led to the death of obaa. Joseph yamin has described president akufo addos nomination of mrs. President akufo addo has signed the late former vice president, amissah arthurs book of condolence at the ndcs party headquarters at adabraka in accra. Mahamudu bawumia, has challenged anyone who has data to prove that any firstterm government has provided more infrastructure than the akufo addo administration to step up and provide the evidence. He is a nephew of kofi asante oforiatta and william ofori atta. Rebecca and nana addo dankwa akufo addo have been married for 22 years and in 2017 they celebrated their 20th anniversary. Member of parliament for tamale central, inusah fuseini has waded into the debate saying that the move smacks of political gimmick.
Rebecca akufo addo was born on the 12 th of march 1951. Top 5 facts about president akufoaddo only his wife and kids. Mahama was delcared the winner of the election, an outcome that was legally challenged by akufoaddo. This overwhelmingly influential figure had been a close friend of akufo addo. My humble advice to the former president mahama is to take a look at the data not green book data and try to understand it before you speak otherwise you will embarrass yourself. A few strings were then pulled to ensure that the report of the autopsy carried out on obaa yaa. Official facebook page of the wife of the president of the republic of ghana, nana addo. If we look through the history books and current unfolding political events, its easy to say that ghana has produced just one politician, just one, who. President akufo addo, has paid glowing tribute to the late chief justice, george kingsley acquah. Nana addo is married to rebecca akufoaddo nee griffiths randolph. Akufo addos father edward and his uncle william ofori atta were members of the socalled big six, a group of political activists who led ghana to independence from britain in 1957, the first. Akufo addo can even appoint his wife as ec boss, but. Akufoaddos 94 hospitals promise a political gimmick.
Dec 11, 2016 teary nana dokua akufoaddo looks on as her sister hugs their father. Ghanaians express mixed reactions to akufo addo s lift of partial lock. Our elders have taught us that an old lady is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb. Kwabena nketiah and his late wife, lily, joined the immanuel. How akufo addo killed his first wife in a fit of rage. And thats why i have decided to write you this letter. Kofi annan was the first black african to become united nations secretary general, and. The most touching images are the tears of nana akufoaddos daughter, nana dokua akufo addo. Whiles living in korle wonko, a suburb of accra, his favorite hideout. It is a wellknown secret that mamaa was not happy with the reckless way akufo addo kept selling the family properties that were acquired by their late dad, to fund his mirage political ambition. Create a free family tree for yourself or for edward akufo addo and well search for valuable new information for you. He was born on 29 march 1944 to edward and adeline akuffoaddo, who are of royal lineage. The interview provided deep insight into akufoaddos relationship with his family that the. Nana addo dankwa akufo addo, on monday, paid a visit to the wife, children and family of the late mr.
Nana akufoaddo news today nana akufoaddo rumors and. Veep outlines 37 achievements of president akufoaddos. Rebecca naa okaikor akufoaddo born 1951 nee griffithsrandolph is a ghanaian public figure and the current first lady of ghana as the wife of president nana akufoaddo, 5th president of the 4th republic of ghana. Posted on february 3, 2016 by theheraldteam in headlines elements within the new patriotic party npp, are stepping out in defense of a purely private matter involving the marital challenges of their flagbearer, nana akufo addo, in which eleanor nkansahgyamenah, died under very bizarre circumstances, leaving. Nov 27, 2016 a message from nana addo dankwa akufoaddos beloved wife, rebecca okaikor akufoaddo to fellow ghanaians. Vice president, dr mahamudu bawumia, wants anyone who has data to prove that any first term government has provided more infrastructure than the akufo addo administration to come out and provide the evidence. President akufoaddos state visit to south africa is therefore another. Nana akufoaddo, president of ghana african encyclopedia. We take this day to bring you five things you probably didnt know about his personal life. How akufo addo killed his first wife in a fit of rageautopsy. Exclusive evidence of akufo addo and his familys lavish and luxury life in london is now revealed. He was a member of the big six leaders of the united gold coast. He doesnt like ghana, but has been forced to spend some time in accra because his wife, valerie obaze, has been strongly involved in her fathers presidential campaigns. Official facebook page of nana addo dankwa akufo addo, president of the republic of ghana.
Speaking on the sidelines of a covid 19 meeting at the jubilee house on monday, 4th may, 2020, vice president bawumia mentioned that. Did you know akufoaddo married his best friends wife. Paul victor obeng to commiserate with them on their loss. Biography and profile of edwina nana dokua akufoaddo. Nana akufo addo denies killing his first wife kuulpeeps. He had two children with his late wife and his current wife had one. Governments ambitious plan of constructing 88 new district and six regional hospitals within one year continues to face strong criticisms over its feasibility in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Tv ghanas kwame gyan at their residence in nima, accra, last week. President nana addo signs kofi annans book of condolence.
Rebecca akufo addo, wife of nana addo dankwa akufo addo, the presidential candidate of the new patriotic party npp, has received a rousing welcome at pokuase, a suburb of the greater accra. Exclusive reports picked up by the republic newspaper indicates that gyankroma also known as funmi akufo addo, the daughter of the npps 2016 flagbearer is being chased by her former landlady over nonepayment of a ghc 7200 debt incurred in her former apartment. He was a member of the big six leaders of the united gold coast convention ugcc, which engaged in the fight for ghanas independence. Mahamas roads were only in green book, not on the ground. It was quite a remarkable day for the ever beautiful first lady whose name was on the lips of most ghanaians acknowledging her special day. A tribute by the presbyterian church of ghana pcg, read by dr vladimir antwi danso, an international relations expert, said prof. And as the first lady celebrated her 67 th birthday on monday, march 12, the president once again showed his admiration and love for his wife to post on his twitter handle, a birthday message to rebecca akufo addo.
Nana akufo addos younger brother edward and edwards wife irene live in a luxury apartment in central london. The late mrs akufo addo, who died on march 21, this year at the age of 86, was the wife of the president of the second republic, the late justice edward akufo addo. Wife of 2016 new patriotic party npp flagbearer, rebecca okaikor akufo addo has urged parents to secure the future of their children by voting for her husband nana addo dankwa akufo addo in the november polls. Nana akufo addo is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. President nana ado dankwa akufo addo does not let go an opportunity to let the world know the depth of his love for his wife, rebecca. A hailstorm of controversy is set to engulf the flagbearer of the new patriotic party following the discovery of a grisly autopsy report that has brought to light for the first time, the gruesome circumstances under which one obaa yaa nkansah dwamena, a former wife of npp flagbearer, nana akufo addo met her untimely death. Sir, let the kite perch and let the eagle perch too. Akufoaddo can even appoint his wife as ec boss, but. Edward akufoaddo historical records and family trees. Kobe bryant, who died along with his yearold daughter gianna bryant and seven others in a helicopter crash in january in.
Her mother was the late eleanor nkansahgyamenah popularly known as obaa saa. A letter to manasseh azure awuni dear manasseh, re. The untold story of akufoaddos house attack nov 17, 2016 news details are emerging about how the nima residence of the new patriotic party npp flag bearer, nana addo dankwa akufo addo, was reportedly attacked by supporters of the ruling national democratic congress ndc on sunday. Akufo addo ran again as npp s presidential candidate in the 2012 national elections against ndc s john mahama, successor to the late atta mills. Full text of nana addos 2020 state of the nation address article. The most touching images are the tears of nana akufo addos daughter, nana dokua akufo addo. Ghanas main opposition leader nana akufoaddo has won the presidency in his third run for the office. The africanamerican community is excited about president akufoaddos. Rebecca akuffoaddo and her husband who happens to be akufo addos best friend called chappie huttonmills of blessed memory. President nana addo dankwa akufo addo does not let go an opportunity to let the world know the depth of his love for his wife, rebecca. Nana akufoaddo biography age, net worth, wife nana addo dankwa akufoaddo is the president of ghana since january 2017 but has competed both in 2008 and 2012 but wasnt successful. Holds lavish parties every two weeks president akufo addo, his wife, family and government, appear to be bitten by an ecstatic bug which has put them in a frenzy wining and dining upon the least event, instead of justifying the mandate imposed on them by getting the job done.
Desperate akufoaddo stripped naked in his closet news ghana. Akufo addos birthday message to his beloved rebecca. He was a member of the big six leaders of the united gold coast convention ugcc, and one of the founding fathers of ghana who engaged in the fight for ghanas independence. Ghana, is a west african country, bound on the north by burkina faso, on the east by togo, on the south by the atlantic ocean,and on the west by cote divoire. He was born on 29 march 1944 to edward and adeline akuffoaddo, who are. Giftys late husband on the night kept saying his mum was calling him but there was no sign of incoming calls on his phone. Akufoaddo again was npps presidential candidate in the 2012 national elections against major rival ndcs john mahama, successor of akufoaddos previous rival, the late atta mills. Nana addo first ran for president in 2008 and again in 2012, both times as the candidate of the new. Nana akufo addos early days at gamashie was quite disturbing. After the death of chappie hutonmills, akufoaddo began flirting with rebecca in exchange for assistance for her bereaved familys upkeep. Mamaas abhorrence towards the reckless disposal and use of the family properties, led to an open confrontation between her and nana akufoaddo.