Ouattara to Akufo-Addo: You did an exceptional and outstanding job as ECOWAS chair
Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s leadership and achievement in spite of global social and economic challenges.
He also praised the commitment to regional economic integration during President Akufo-Addo’s tenure as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Speaking as the guest of honour at Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua in the Eastern Region Wednesday (6 March), President Ouattara said, “You did an exceptional and outstanding job and I did not want you to leave…I wanted you to continue for many, many years”.
He said Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire were bound by geography, history, friendship and culture, hence the “great joy” to join the celebration.
Satisfied with the friendship and solidarity between both nations, he thanked the country’s leadership for contributing to the success of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, which ended in February 2024, hosted by Côte d’Ivoire, and again praised Ghana for showing the way to “independence, dignity and pride” for the past 67 years.
The 67th Independence Day celebration was themed: “Our Democracy, Our Pride”, to reflect the nation’s commitment to multi-party democracy throughout the years.
Source: Asaaseradio.com
