President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, has praised Nana Addo-Danquah Akufo-Addo for his achievements since becoming President of Ghana, and his role on the African continent.
He was speaking during Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
According to Mr. Ouattara, despite all the challenges Ghana faced as a result of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war, President Akufo-Addo has exceptionally led the country to many accomplishments.
“I would like to use this opportunity to commend you for your leadership and many achievements in Ghana despite the adverse challenges at the global level, with COVID-19, Ukraine-Russia war, obviously Gaza-Palestina,” he said.
“I would like to commend you for your commitment towards regional integration shown during your tenure as President of ECOWAS. I must say you did an exceptional, outstanding job. And as the other heads of state know I wanted you to continue for many years.”
He also commended Ghana for leading the continent of Africa in the fight for independence.
“Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire are bound not only by geography but also by history, friendship and culture. It’s a great joy for me to be sent here by my dear friend, Nana President Akufo-Addo to celebrate Ghana and the citizens of this beautiful and wonderful country, who since 1957 has shown the way to independence, dignity and pride. Congratulations for the parade, it was indeed beautiful and outstanding.”
