Nana Akufo-Addo

ModernPoliticianGhana1944 — ?

Current president of Ghana.

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Quick Facts

Born

1944

Country

Ghana

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)17

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score48.4

Nana Akufo-Addo — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Elected President of GhanaPolitical Action◆ Major

Nana Akufo-Addo won the 2016 presidential election as the candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), defeating incumbent John Dramani Mahama. His victory was attributed to promises of economic revival and free secondary education.

ElectionDemocracyGhana

Impact: nationalconstructive

2017 AD

Free Senior High School PolicyReform◆ Major

Akufo-Addo's government implemented a policy of free secondary education for all public senior high schools. The policy aimed to increase access to education but faced challenges related to infrastructure and funding.

Education ReformSocial PolicyGhana

Impact: nationalconstructive

2020 AD

Re-elected for Second TermPolitical Action◆ Major

Akufo-Addo won re-election in the 2020 presidential election, again defeating John Dramani Mahama. The election was held during the COVID-19 pandemic and was praised for its peaceful conduct despite tensions.

ElectionDemocracyGhana

Impact: national

COVID-19 Pandemic ResponsePolitical Action◆ Major

Akufo-Addo's government implemented lockdowns, travel restrictions, and a stimulus package to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The response included free water and electricity for households.

Pandemic ResponsePublic HealthGhana

Impact: national