Former President Akufo-Addo and Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
Former Flagbearer and Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that history will be kind to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Speaking at Berekum in the Bono Region during the ‘Thank You Tour,’ Dr Bawumia noted that although many people are currently angry when Akufo-Addo’s name is mentioned, he thinks he has treated Ghanaians well, especially through initiatives like the Free Senior High School program, Free TVET, and Agenda 111.
Despite the current backlash, Dr Bawumia is confident that history will recognise Akufo-Addo’s contributions, citing these initiatives as examples.
“Today, many people react negatively to President Akufo-Addo’s name, but I believe history will be kind to him when we reflect on his initiatives like Free Senior High School program, Agenda 111, and the Free Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET),” he said in a video shared by JoyNews on X.
About the NPP’s Thank You Tour
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and the party’s leadership, announced a nationwide Thank You Tour which kicked off on April 23, 2025, from the party’s headquarters.
The tour, endorsed by the NPP’s National Council, intends to express the gratitude of the presidential candidate, the campaign team, and the party to members of the NPP and Ghanaians for their support throughout the 2024 electioneering season.
The Thank You Tour is held under the theme, “In All Things, Give Thanks to God” from the anchor verse, 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
The exercise also aims to reinforce unity and the bond between the NPP leadership and its grassroots.
The tour is expected to culminate in an interfaith thanksgiving service, featuring both Christian and Islamic observances.
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