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President Akufo-Addo has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the President-elect and Members of Parliament-elect following the 2024 general elections.
He also offered his prayers for wisdom, strength, and divine blessings as the new leaders prepare to assume leadership roles.
In his Christmas message to the nation on Tuesday, December 24, President Akufo-Addo commended Ghanaians for the successful conclusion of the 2024 general elections, describing it as a monumental milestone in the nation’s democratic journey.
"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," he said.
The President praised the elections as a testament to Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.
However, he did not shy away from addressing the challenges that emerged during the process.
President Akufo-Addo strongly condemned the incidents of post-election violence that marred an otherwise exemplary democratic exercise.
“I must nevertheless condemn, in no uncertain terms, the unnecessary acts of violence that have tarnished an otherwise exemplary democratic exercise,” he stated.
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