Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ( a-KUUF-oh-AH-doh; born William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo;[1] 29 March 1944) is a Ghanaian politician. He was the President of Ghana from 2017 to 2025.[2] He served as Attorney General from 2001 to 2003 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007.[3]
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Nana Akufo-Addo |
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In office
7 January 2017 – 7 January 2025 |
| Vice President | Mahamudu Bawumia |
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| Preceded by | John Mahama |
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| Succeeded by | John Mahama |
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In office
1 April 2003 – 1 July 2007 |
| President | John Kufuor |
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| Preceded by | Hackman Owusu-Agyeman |
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| Succeeded by | Akwasi Osei-Adjei |
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7 January 2001 – 1 April 2003 |
| President | John Kufuor |
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| Preceded by | Obed Asamoah |
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| Succeeded by | Papa Owusu-Ankomah |
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In office
2005–2009 |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
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| Succeeded by | Samuel Atta Akyea |
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In office
1997–2004 |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
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| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
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| Born | William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
(1944-03-29) 29 March 1944 (age 81)
Accra, Gold Coast (now Ghana) |
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| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
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| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Griffiths-Randolph |
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| Children | 5 |
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| Residence | Flagstaff House |
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| Education | New College, Oxford
University of Ghana
Inns of Court School of Law |
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| Website | Campaign website |
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In 2020, Akufo-Addo was re-elected beating former President John Mahama.[4]
listen) a-KUUF-oh-AH-doh; born William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo;[1] 29 March 1944) is a Ghanaian politician. He was the President of Ghana from 2017 to 2025.[2] He served as Attorney General from 2001 to 2003 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007.[3]