Audio By Carbonatix
President John Agyekum Kufuor returned home from Abuja, where he attended the 35th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Governments of ECOWAS.
Speaking to journalists on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport Mr Adrew Awuni, the Press Secretary, said Ghana and Guinea-Bissau were commended for carrying out peaceful elections.
He said President Kufuor thanked his colleagues for their support and cooperation during his two-term of office as ECOWAS chairman and bid them farewell since the meeting would be his last as a president.
He said the meeting also examined a report on food, fuel and financial crises which was presented by Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, President of the ECOWAS Commission.
Mr Awuni said it was also decided that Accra be made the headquarters of ECOWAS Energy Authority.
President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua of Nigerian was elected the new chairman of ECOWAS.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
60-year old father arrested for dragging his son with a Quad Bike at North Legon
24 minutes -
BoG Governor pushes for real fintech deployment beyond Sandboxes
36 minutes -
Burkina Faso junta accused of secretly detaining journalist and dozens of others, RSF report finds
51 minutes -
Today’s Front pages: Friday, May 8, 2026
55 minutes -
The Damang Gold and the Economy of Ghana: State Ownership versus Ibrahim Mahama’s E&P
1 hour -
TBill Safety to Growth Plays: Alternate investments to consider in 2026
1 hour -
Bawku conflict shows how false information can fuel violence, British envoy warns
2 hours -
ARDO initiates collaboration between Ghana and Togo to prevent cross-border wildfires
2 hours -
Visit South Africa: How Clarens is setting the standard for sustainable tourism
2 hours -
GRMA marks International Day of the Midwife in Tamale
2 hours -
Tourism Ministry distances itself from Karnival Kingdom Festival
3 hours -
Godfred Dame accuses Deputy AG of lying over access to Abdul-Wahab Hanan
3 hours -
Valverde cut head when he ‘accidentally hit table’ in Tchouameni row
3 hours -
ORAL will soon take effect, and NPP will feel the heat – Abass Nurudeen
3 hours -
Ghana climbs Press Freedom rankings, but new threats are closing in – British High Commissioner
3 hours