President Akufo-Addo has affirmed his intention to step down as president without resistance when his term ends.
He pledged to follow the precedent set by his predecessors, ensuring a smooth transition of power.
“I willingly step down as president on 7th January. And I do so because I will be in good company with that of Jerry John Rawlings, and Agyekum Kufuor who in the fourth have been privileged by the people of Ghana to serve two terms as president of the republic,” Akufo-Addo declared during a Senior Citizens luncheon at the Jubilee House on August 5.
Reflecting on his tenure, President Akufo-Addo expressed profound gratitude for the honour of serving as Ghana’s head of state for two terms.
He also committed himself to overseeing a peaceful and fair election in December as his final major challenge before leaving office, emphasizing his dedication to this goal with the support of all Ghanaians.
“The last major challenge for me is to preside over peaceful and fair elections in December, and that is a commitment,” he stated.
Earlier, during an address to the chiefs and people of Wa, President Akufo-Addo conveyed his gratitude for their support throughout his presidency.
He informed the Paramount Chief of the Waala traditional area, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, of his intention to support the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as his preferred successor.
However, John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), countered that it is not within President Akufo-Addo’s authority to determine his successor in the upcoming general elections.
Mahama emphasized that the decision rests with the people of Ghana, who will choose the next leader through their votes.