Ghanaians in US bid President Akufo-Addo farewell at his last UNGA
The Ghanaian community displayed a giant placard, which read: "Fare Well, Mr President. Thank you for the Memories. Your Legacy Lives Forever
Members of the Ghanaian community in the United States of America (USA) on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, bid President Akufo-Addo farewell ahead of his last national address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Dressed in branded national t-shirts and holding the Ghanaian flag, the Ghanaian community sang Patriotic songs and displayed a giant placard, which read: “Fare Well, Mr President. Thank you for the memories. Your Legacy Lives Forever.”
President Akufo-Addo assumed office as the 5th President of the Fourth Republic on 7 January 2017, and he is due to leave office on 7 January 2025. At the end of his tenure, he will be the third President out of the five the country has had to serve two consecutive 4-year terms in office, the first and second being Jerry John Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor.
President Akufo-Addo has been in New York City, in the United States of America, since Saturday, 21 September, attending his last UNGA, the 79th edition, before he vacates office as President of the Republic. The 79th session of the UN General Assembly is under the theme; “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations”.
As part of the President’s week-long schedule, he participated in the opening ceremony and addressed the plenary meeting of the “Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow” on Sunday, 22 September 2024.
The president also had bilateral meetings with the President of Finland, the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis among others. Akufo-Addo will also meet and interact with Ghanaian international civil servants who work at the United Nations.
On Monday, 23 September, President Akufo-Addo and his delegation participated in a high-level moment to honour victims of slavery at the Ark of Return located at the UN headquarters building. He will also pay a courtesy call to the UN Secretary-General, António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres GCC GCL.
Later that day, President Akufo-Addo received an award of honour from the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award. The Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards is the premier forum for world leaders, diplomats, the C-Suite, and the philanthropic, social, and entertainment communities to celebrate the highest expression of global citizenship.
Held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, this special evening underscores the Atlantic Council’s critical mission to shape the global future together, while recognizing the accomplishments of key global citizens seeking to improve the state of the world.
Other heads of state and global leaders who will be receiving the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award alongside President Akufo-Addo include; Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic and Miky Lee Vice Chairwoman, CJ Group.
On Tuesday, 24 September, President Akufo-Addo attended the opening of the General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. The UN Secretary-General, António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres GCC GCL, and the President of the United States, Joe Biden, were the main speakers before the general debate from all heads of state started.
President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, delivered the national statement of Ghana at the general debate of the 79th UN General Assembly. He subsequently launched the investment case for the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM).
Reporting by Wilberforce Asare in New York City, USA
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