When was Nana Akufo-Addo born?

Nana Akufo-Addo was born on 29 March 1944 in Accra.

What positions has Nana Akufo-Addo held?

Positions held by Nana Akufo-Addo include: chairperson (2020–2022); Chairperson of ECOWAS (2020–2022); President of Ghana (2017–2025); Member of the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2005–2009); Minister for Foreign Affairs (2003–2007).

Where did Nana Akufo-Addo study?

Nana Akufo-Addo was educated at New College, University of Ghana, Lancing College, City, University of London.

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Nana Akufo-Addo

President of Ghana from 2017 to 2025

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Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is a Ghanaian politician who served as the 13th president of Ghana from January 2017 to January 2025. He previously served as Attorney General from 2001 to 2003 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007 under the administration of then-president John Kufuor.

Quick facts

Born: 29 March 1944 wd
Place of birth: Accra wd
Citizenship: Ghana wd
Occupation: diplomat, lawyer, politician wd
Political party: New Patriotic Party wd
Education: New College, University of Ghana, Lancing College, City, University of London, Holmewood House School wd
Spouse: Rebecca Akufo-Addo wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

chairperson (7 September 2020 – 3 July 2022)
Chairperson of ECOWAS (2 June 2020 – 3 July 2022)
President of Ghana (7 January 2017 – 7 January 2025)
Member of the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (7 January 2005 – 6 January 2009)
Minister for Foreign Affairs (1 April 2003 – 1 July 2007)
Minister of Justice of Ghana (1 February 2001 – 24 April 2003)
Attorney General of Ghana (1 February 2001 – 24 April 2003)
Member of the 3rd Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (7 January 2001 – 6 January 2005)
Member of the 2nd Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (7 January 1997 – 6 January 2001)
Member of the Parliament of Ghana (1997–2009)

Awards wd

Order of the Volta (2008)
Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion (2017)
Order of the Pioneers of Liberia (2017)
Order of Mohammed (2017)
Grand Cross of the National Order of the Ivory Coast (2017)
Order of Excellence (2019)
Order of the Republic of Serbia (2021)
Mother Teresa Awards (2016)
honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne (2022)

Questions

When was Nana Akufo-Addo born?: Nana Akufo-Addo was born on 29 March 1944 in Accra.
What positions has Nana Akufo-Addo held?: Positions held by Nana Akufo-Addo include: chairperson (2020–2022); Chairperson of ECOWAS (2020–2022); President of Ghana (2017–2025); Member of the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2005–2009); Minister for Foreign Affairs (2003–2007).
Where did Nana Akufo-Addo study?: Nana Akufo-Addo was educated at New College, University of Ghana, Lancing College, City, University of London.

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