90-436: Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ( / æ ˈ k ʊ f oʊ ɑː ˈ d oʊ / a- KUUF -oh ah- DOH ; born 29 March 1944) is a Ghanaian politician who has served as the 12th president of Ghana since 2017. 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 . Akufo-Addo first ran for president in
180-632: A 2015 United States Institute of Peace event. After the scandal came to light, his press office issued an apology, with his communication director describing the situation as a "complete oversight and never deliberate." However, after the mea culpa , it was found that Akufo-Addo had also plagiarized portions of his 2013 concession speech after the Supreme Court of Ghana upheld the 2012 electoral victory of President John Mahama . In that speech, lines were lifted verbatim from United States Vice-president Al Gore 's 2000 presidential concession speech given after
270-838: A Congregation held in his honour, the University of Cape Coast conferred honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree on Akufo-Addo. The honorary degree, which is the highest honour given by the University, recognised his contribution to education in the country. On 10 October 2022, the University of Sorbonne in Paris, France presented an honorary doctorate degree to Akufo-Addo.Sorbonne recognized his commitment to democracy in Ghana, peace in West Africa, and his leadership in implementing
360-416: A Ghanaian, ended on her death in 1993. Akufo-Addo has four biological daughters and one stepdaughter: Gyankroma, Edwina, Adriana, Yeboakua and Valerie. Virginia Hesse is the mother of one his daughters. She was appointed by Akufo-Addo as Ghana’s Ambassador to Czech Republic in his first-term of government. His first marriage to Remi bore him two of his daughters and his second marriage to Eleanor bore him
450-601: A Special Congregation of the university held in the Great Hall. After serving her first 5-year tenure, she was reappointed on 6 July 2023, to serve a second spell as the Chancellor of the University. Until the year 1998, the Head of State acted as Chancellor of the University of Ghana. In 1961 when the University of Ghana was established by an Act of Parliament, the first Head of State of independent Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah became
540-403: A closely contested election against John Atta Mills of NDC. In the first round of voting, Akufo-Addo tallied 49.13%, leading Atta Mills with a slim margin that was below the constitutional threshold of 50% to become the outright winner. Akufo-Addo ran again as NPP's presidential candidate in the 2012 national elections against NDC's John Mahama , successor to the late Atta Mills. Mahama
630-547: A daughter. His marriage to Rebecca provided him a step-daughter had by Rebecca in a previous relationship. Akufo-Addo has a sister called Madam Marigold with the title, Abrewatia Nana Abena Oye. Akufo-Addo is a teetotaller . Akufo-Addo was presented with the Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice in 2016 by the Harmony Foundation for sacrificing political ambitions for
720-507: A multifaceted variety of positions of responsibility both domestically and internationally. The role of the politician has changed dramatically over time, for example, Pericles of Athens played an important role in politics in ancient Greece both in public life and in decision-making as depicted in Philip Foltz's 19th-century painting. Over time the figure of the politician has evolved to include many forms and functions. For example, In
810-471: A new business venture using their political connections. The personal histories of politicians have been frequently studied, as it is presumed that their experiences and characteristics shape their beliefs and behaviors. There are four pathways by which a politician's biography could influence their leadership style and abilities. First, a politician’s biography may shape their core beliefs, which are essential to shaping their worldview. The second pathway
900-509: A relatively moderate line on LGBT rights in Ghana . In November 2017, he suggested that the legalisation of homosexuality is inevitable and said he can foresee a change in the law. Akufo-Addo, who spent much of his early life in England , said that LGBT rights will evolve in Ghana as they have in the United Kingdom . However, he affirmed that LGBT rights were not part of the government agenda at
990-414: A role in legislative gridlock and negatively impact public perception, which negatively impacts politicians’ interests. Additionally, research highlighted that politicians, especially populist politicians, may create a challenge for themselves by increasingly accusing the media of spreading misinformation or “fake news.” Such accusations can undermine the credibility of media platforms, even though trust in
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#17330848443491080-694: A role in shaping shape voter behavior and political preferences Also, educational background in politics also plays an important role in shaping the political awareness of politicians and plays a major role in increasing people’s confidence in them. Some critics often accuse politicians of not communicating with the public. They accuse politicians' speeches of being sometimes overly formal, filled with many euphemisms and metaphors, and generally seen as an attempt to "obscure, mislead, and confuse". Lack of awareness, selfishness, manipulation , and dishonesty are perceptions that people often accuse politicians of, and many see them as prioritizing personal interests over
1170-957: A single round. In December 2021, Akufo-Addo pledged to respect the two-term limit mandated in the Ghanaian constitution and not run for a third term in 2024. Akufo-Addo took office on 7 January 2017. His inauguration was held at Black Star Square in Accra . Twelve presidents from African and European countries attended the ceremony, including Edgar Lungu of Zambia , Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone , Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe , Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria. Akufo-Addo faced backlash, especially on social media, for plagiarizing parts of his inauguration speech, having lifted passages, word-for-word, from previous inaugural addresses given by American presidents John F. Kennedy , Bill Clinton and George W. Bush as well as prepared remarks given by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at
1260-646: A year into his Presidency in December 2017, Akufo-Adddo received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Liberia. Akufo-Addo was given an award for Exemplary Leadership in June 2018, by the Whitaker Group . In August 2018 he received the African Port Award by The African Port Award (APA) Foundation for his projects on modernizing Ghana's ports. In September 2018, the U.S. Africa Business Centre of
1350-498: Is a post-graduate school established by Ghana Atomic Energy Commission ( GAEC ) in collaboration with the University of Ghana, with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enhance human resource development for the peaceful use of nuclear and related technologies in Ghana and Africa. Halls of residence are provided for Graduate and Undergraduate Students. There are main halls of residence by
1440-632: Is an Adinkra symbol. Here, two interlocking ram's horns (DWENINMENTOASO) have been used to symbolise strength and a call to pursue a path of integrity. The University of Ghana was granted degree-awarding status in 1961. The formation of the West African Commission of the Asquith Commission on Higher Education in the Colonies under the chairmanship of Rt. Hon. Walter Elliot was the birth of this institution in 1948. The commission recommended
1530-446: Is expected to create jobs for the country. According to the president, the policies are founded on "five pillars of growth and development, namely revitalizing the economy; transform agriculture and industry; revamping economic and social infrastructure; strengthening social protection and inclusion; and reforming delivery system of public services institutions. Despite the IMF already warning
1620-652: Is influenced by their social and work environments, their ideology, and the parties to which they belong, furthermore, the development of means of communication and social media have increased public participation in policy-making, leading to a reformation of politician's identity and increasing the complexity of political work. Politicians are influential people who use rhetoric to impact people as in speeches or campaign advertisements. They are especially known for using common themes, and media platforms that allow them to develop their political positions, developing communication between them and
1710-495: Is located on the main campus of the university. There are six Schools and one Research Institute under this college. They include: College of Basic and Applied Sciences There are five Schools, six Centres (3 research based) and two Institutes under this college. They include: From the 2014/2015 academic year, the University of Ghana adopted the collegiate system and thus categorised all schools and departments under four colleges, which are: There are five faculties outside
1800-432: Is made up of two colors: indigo and camel. The blue shield with three "AYA" standing upright in the top half and "DWENINMENTOASO" in the middle of the bottom half, all embossed in gold. The logo was designed by A. M. Opoku. "AYA" (Akan word for fern) is an Adinkra symbol . The "AYA" grows straight and it is used to represent truthfulness and an ability to stay upright. Ram's Horns: "Dweninmen" (Akan word for ram's horn)
1890-738: Is mainly based in Legon, about 12 kilometers northeast of the center of Accra , has its Medical School in Korle-Bu a suburb of Accra, with a Teaching Hospital and the Accra city Campus. It also has a School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission , making it one of the few Universities in Africa offering programs in Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Engineering . The logo
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#17330848443491980-589: Is married to Rebecca Akufo-Addo (née Griffiths-Randolph), the daughter of judge Jacob Hackenburg Griffiths-Randolph , the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana during the Third Republic. Akufo-Addo had two previous marriages before marrying Rebecca. Akufo-Addo's first marriage to Remi Fani-Kayode , a Nigerian and daughter of Chief Remilekun Fani-Kayode , ended with a divorce. His next marriage to Eleanor Nkansah-Gyamenah,
2070-633: Is situated on the west side of the Accra Legon Hills and northeast of the center of Accra. It has over 60,000 registered students. The original emphasis on establishing the University of Ghana was on the Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, Basic Science, Agriculture, and Medicine. However, as part of a national educational reform program, the university's curriculum was expanded to provide more Technology -based and Vocational courses as well as Postgraduate Training. The University of Ghana, which
2160-548: Is those personal experiences that influence a politician's skills and competence, and which determine where politicians focus their resources and attention as leaders. The third pathway refers to biographical characteristics that influence a politician's resource allocation and responses based on characteristics such as race or gender. The fourth pathway is how a politician's biography affects his public perception, which affects politicians' leadership style and their strategy for gaining people's respect. Numerous scholars have studied
2250-798: The Accra Academy , before going to read economics at the University of Ghana , Legon , in 1964, earning a BSc (Econ) degree in 1967. He subsequently joined the Middle Temple and trained as a lawyer under the apprenticeship system known as the Inns of Court , where no formal law degree was required. He was called to the English Bar ( Middle Temple ) in July 1971. He was called to the Ghanaian bar in July 1975. Akufo-Addo worked with
2340-536: The Government of Ghana under Kwame Nkrumah passed the University of Ghana Act, 1961 (Act 79) to replace the University College of Ghana. Through that act, the university attained sovereign university status and mandate to award its own degrees. Mary Chinery-Hesse is the current Chancellor of the university . She was elected as Chancellor and subsequently inducted into office on Wednesday, 1 August 2018, at
2430-619: The Paris office of the U.S. law firm Coudert Brothers . In 1979, he co-founded the law firm Akufo-Addo, Prempeh and Co. Though known by his friends to have been a vocal supporter of the Convention People's Party (CPP) while a student in the University of Ghana , he switched sides to the rival UP tradition following the overthrow of President Nkrumah in 1966 after which his father, Edward Akufo-Addo became ceremonial president of Ghana in 1969. Akufo-Addo's participation in politics formally began in
2520-454: The Rawlings presidency. The forefront of this demonstration were himself, Abdul Malik, Kwaku Baako and Saifullah Senior minister Victor Newman , Kwasi Pratt Jnr , Dr. Charles Wreko Brobbey among others. They were joined by about 100,000 other people. The protest was named " Kume Preko ". As an elite, he vied for leadership positions, the broad-based opposition alliance eventually fell apart. In
2610-587: The Russo-Ukrainian War and the COVID-19 pandemic, but many observers point to mismanagement of public funds. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was born in Swalaba , a suburb of Accra, Ghana, on 29 March 1944, to Adeline Akufo-Addo and Edward Akufo-Addo , members of the prominent Ofori-Atta family . His father Edward Akufo-Addo from Akropong-Akuapem was Ghana's third Chief Justice from 1966 to 1970, chairman of
2700-589: The US Supreme Court verdict. In September 2017, Akufo-Addo launched the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy , which will make secondary high school free for students in Ghana . The president states it is a "necessary investment in the nation's future workforce" and will help parents who are unable to pay for their children's education due to financial hardships. The program met with positive reaction from
2790-574: The United States Chamber of Commerce presented Akufo-Addo with the 2018 Outstanding Leader's Award in recognition of regional, diplomatic, and economic leadership in Africa. In October 2018, he received the 2018 Governance Leadership Award "in recognition of his commitment towards enhancing the living standards of the Ghanaians and governing the country in accordance with the rule of law". In May 2019,
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2880-441: The public interest and develop long-term strategies. Challenges include how to keep up with the development of social media and confronting biased media, in addition to discrimination against them on the basis of gender , race , or belief, which requires them to adapt their communications to engage citizens, confront discrimination, and spread their message effectively. Politicians are people who participate in policy-making, in
2970-521: The 1967–68 Constitutional Commission and the non-executive president of Ghana from 1970 till 1972. Akufo-Addo's maternal grandfather was Nana Sir Ofori Atta , King of Akyem Abuakwa , who was a member of the executive council of the governor of the Gold Coast before Ghana's independence. He is a nephew of Kofi Asante Ofori-Atta and William Ofori Atta . His granduncle was J. B. Danquah , another member of The Big Six . He started his primary education at
3060-562: The 1990s, he formed a civil rights organization called Ghana's Committee on Human and People's Rights. He was a member of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th parliament of the 4th republic representing the Abuakwa Constituency. In the 1996 elections, he polled 28,526 votes out of the 50,263 valid votes cast representing 56.75% over Owuraku Amofah who polled 20,173 votes, Adoo-Aikins who polled 705 votes, Ahmadu Rufai who polled 682 votes and Emmanuel Kofi Tamakloe who polled 177 votes. He won again in
3150-486: The 2000 General Elections with 28,633 votes out of the 45,795 valid votes cast representing 62.50% over Christiana Annor who polled 14,486 votes, Addo-Aikins who polled 1,088 votes, Theresa Stella Amakye who polled 593 votes, Kofi Opoku-Gyamera who polled 519 votes and Isaac Duodu Awah who also polled 506 votes. In October 1998, Akufo-Addo competed for the a presidential run of the NPP and lost to John Kufuor , who subsequently won
3240-528: The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Merit Award for Heads of State due to his tremendous contribution to sports development and projects in Ghana and for the successful bid for Ghana to host the 2023 African Games. Nana Akufo-Addo was honoured at the fourth Ghana Hotels Association Awards, held on 20 January 2020, for demonstrating visionary leadership by declaring the year of return and ensuring its successful execution. In May 2021, at
3330-589: The College of Education, and also offers Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The university has Distance Education campuses in the various regions where it runs a variety of programs, including degree courses. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2018 ranks the University of Ghana at the 800-1000th place globally and 17th in Africa (rank shared with other universities). The Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences
3420-707: The December 2000 presidential election and assumed office as President of Ghana in January 2001. Akufo-Addo was the chief campaigner for Kufuor in the 2000 election. He became the first attorney general and Minister for justice of the Kufuor era, and later moved to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). In 2007, he was the popular candidate tipped to win New Patriotic Party 's presidential primaries. In 2008, Akufo-Addo represented NPP in
3510-593: The Free SHS policy and combating COVID-19. On 8 August 2023, Akufo-Addo was presented with a Medal of Merit in Leadership Award by the African Bar Association. In July 2024, Akufo-Addo received two honorary Doctorate degrees from two Universities in Ghana. On July 14, Valley View University conferred honorary Doctorate on Akufo-Addo for his contribution to education and socio-economic development in Ghana and
3600-586: The Gold Coast in the British colony of the Gold Coast . It was originally an affiliate college of the University of London , which supervised its academic programs and awarded degrees. After Ghana gained independence in 1957, the college was renamed the University College of Ghana . It changed it name again to the University of Ghana in 1961, when it gained full university status. The University of Ghana
3690-525: The Gold Coast was a member), was the culmination of immense work of several organizations, committees, institutions, and prominent individuals, at home and abroad. Among some of the most prominent Ghanaians , members of organizations and civil society groups that campaigned for the establishment of the University of College of the Gold Coast/Ghana, included also Dr. Nanka-Bruce, Rev. Prof. C. G. Baeta, and Sir E. Asafu-Adjaye, Dr. J. B. and Danquah. In 1961
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3780-706: The Government Boys School and Rowe Road School (now Kinbu), both in Accra Central. He went to England and continued his education at Holmewood House Preparatory School before studying for his O-Level and A-Level examinations at Lancing College , Sussex , where he was nicknamed "Billy" and joined the Anglican faith. He began the Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at New College, Oxford , in 1962, but left soon afterwards. He returned to Ghana in 1962 to teach at
3870-483: The Government of Ghana and private halls of residence built on the campus by individuals and corporate bodies. Below are descriptions of the halls of residence; Commonwealth Hall, Legon Hall, Mensah Sarbah Hall, Volta Hall, Akuafo Hall and Jubilee Hall at the University of Ghana, Legon. The university has eight newly created halls of residence that were commissioned in 2011. They are: There are ten university hostels:
3960-1114: The International Students Hostels (I and II), the Valco Trust Hostel, the Commonwealth Hall, the Akuafo Hall, the Mensah Sarbah Hall, the Legon Hall, the Limann Hall, the Kwapong Hall, the Elizabeth Sey Hall and the Jean Akah Nelson Hall. There are also private hostels, SSNIT Hostels (Ghana Hostels also known as Pentagon). Ghana Commercial Bank , Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays Bank, Cal Bank, HFC Bank , Access Bank , Stanbic Bank, Fidelity Bank, Ecobank Ghana and Prudential Bank have branches on
4050-630: The Korle-Bu Campus ; the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of Allied Health Sciences. This campus is strategically located in the heart of the city and precisely at Adabraka and opposite the Ministry of Information. This campus is mainly for Bachelor of Science (Bsc) in Business Administration related courses and Bachelor of Arts (BA) courses . This campus is part of
4140-496: The Legon campus. There is a branch of the national postal service ( Ghana Post ) on campus. Other banks have ATMs on campus. From 1 February 2014, all vehicles entering the University of Ghana's main campus, and also those using the road passing through the Staff Village of the university were required to pay charges. This was heavily criticized by public and students and was therefore suspended. Currently, various entry points into
4230-568: The Mexican government introduced the Federal Law on Administrative Responsibilities of Public Officials (2002) which establishes professional and accountable standards for officials against corruption and the spoils system. Also, The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 in the USA has established corruption to protect federal employees who report corruption, fraud, or other illegal activities within
4320-673: The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres named Akufo-Addo among the newly appointed SDG advocates as co-chair alongside the prime minister of Norway , Erna Solberg . The role of these advocates is to raise awareness, inspire greater ambition, and push for faster action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In June 2019, the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) announced it will honour Akufo-Addo with
4410-543: The United States of America, George Washington played a pivotal role as a politician because he was the first President of the United States of America . Today, political offices take many forms in the modern century in the United States of America such as ministers, mayors , governors , senators , and presidents, each of whom has different duties. While all government leaders are considered politicians, not all politicians are subject to voters, autocratic and dictatorial regimes remain extant. The identity of politicians
4500-475: The Western Region, for the initiatives he has embarked on in the region during his term of office as indicated by the Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko. Politician A politician is a person who participates in policy-making processes , usually holding a position in government . Politicians represent the people, make decisions, and influence the formulation of public policy. The roles or duties that politicians must perform vary depending on
4590-591: The above Colleges and they include: The International Programmes Office of University of Ghana (Office of International Programmes, IPO) was established in 1997 to harmonize the university's international efforts. It promotes all international activities, including admission of international students , Memorandums of Understanding between the University and International educational institutions, visiting scholars, study abroad programmes, staff and student exchange programmes and research collaboration. The university has over 200 agreements with educational institutions all over
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#17330848443494680-400: The accused politicians remains largely unaffected. They will therefore have a negative impact on the credibility of media platforms, and this distrust may extend to the media institutions as a whole that politicians use to communicate with people. Regarding the challenges of gender dynamics, particularly the role of women in politics , some recent research focuses on the life path of women in
4770-461: The best in eight years, to the success of the Free Senior High School program and related initiatives. Akufo-Addo celebrated notable improvements in the 2022 WASSCE results, with higher scores in English, Integrated Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. He also commended the 2021 student cohort for adapting to the double track system. In 2018, the president introduced the 7-year Co-ordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies which
4860-399: The campus require vehicle owners (typically staff and students) to obtain electronically scannable cards issued and authorized by the transport unit of the university. The management of the university was labeled as 'insensitive' to the hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic after the school increased its facility user fees for 2020/21 academic year. It led to a protest on social media and
4950-414: The capital of Ghana . This is where most of the university's teaching and research are carried out. The Legon Campus also houses the central administration of the university. there are a number of student residences located on the Legon Campus . The Korle-Bu Campus , headed by a Provost, houses the administration of the College of Health Sciences. Some of the constituent schools are also located on
5040-493: The characteristics of politicians and in economic class to explain characteristics impact on politicians' effectiveness and electoral success, comparing politicians involves different dimensions such as level of government (the local and national levels), political ideology (liberal or the more conservative), economic class , and comparing the more successful and less successful in terms of elections. Demographic factors such as age, gender, education, income, and race/ethnicity, play
5130-425: The college located in Nigeria. This rejection made it possible for the University of Ghana to be established . In the book commissioned by the University of Ghana, Professor Francis Agbodeka (1998) found that "Two members of the Legislative Council on their own volition worked on the question of securing funds for the project. More significant, F. M. Bourret (1949), in almost a contemporaneous account, reported that
5220-424: The country that it was at high risk of debt-distress, the government of Akufo-Addo kept on borrowing, pushing up the nation's public debt from 56% of GDP to 63% before the pandemic. After the pandemic, Ghana borrowed even more in comparison with its neighbours, precipitating a budget-deficit crisis, the second highest in Sub Saharan Africa at 16% as of 2020, far above the regional average of 6%. Akufo-Addo has taken
5310-417: The decision was later reversed. In recent years there has been reports of sexual misconduct levelled against several lectures at the university which the university denied. An investigative documentary was produced by former victims of the sexual harassment which was uploaded to YouTube. The University of Ghana Sports Stadium is located in Accra. The venue, which has a capacity of 10,000, opened in 2024 by
5400-417: The election with 53.83% of the votes against Mahama's 44.4%. Akufo-Addo announced his intention to run for re-election by picking a nomination form as flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party ahead of the 2020 general elections. On 9 December 2020, Akufo-Addo was declared the winner of the 7 December 2020 Ghana Presidential election after securing a majority of 51.59% of the vote, just enough to win re-election in
5490-468: The first African country to receive COVID-19 vaccines through the World Health Organization 's COVAX program. The shipment consisted of 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines . In May 2020, he swore into office two appointed Supreme Court Judges, Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu and Clemence Jackson Honyenuga at the Jubilee House . Akufo-Addo is from Akropong-Akuapem and Kyebi in the Eastern Region and both sides of his family are Presbyterian . He
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#17330848443495580-403: The first Chancellor of the University. The following have held the position of Chancellor of the university: Nana Aba Appiah Amfo is the current Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana. In July 2021, she was appointed as the Acting Vice Chancellor. In October 2021, she was appointed as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana. Her appointment took effect from 26 October 2021. She became
5670-451: The first round of the 2020 general elections (winning with 51.59% of the vote), defeating Mahama for a second time. Akufo-Addo's government initially drew broad popularity from the Ghanaian public, promoting a nationalistic 'Ghana beyond aid' agenda. The latter part of his tenure has however been marred by the worst financial crises in a generation, with inflation reaching up to 40% in both 2022 and 2023. His government has attributed this to
5760-427: The first woman to occupy the position of Vice-Chancellor in the University. The following have held the position of vice-chancellors and principals of the university: University College of the Gold Coast University College of Ghana University of Ghana The Balme Library was established in 1948 as the Achimota College Library. It is the main library of the university's library network. The Balme library
5850-413: The government. Mattozzi and Merlo argue that politicians typically follow two main career paths in modern democracies. The first is career politicians who remain in government until retirement. The second is political careerists, who have gained a reputation for their experience at various levels of government such as international, federal, state, and local governments, they often leave politics and start
5940-410: The immunity from prosecution they receive as politicians results in further corruption and evasion from legal punishment, as represented by the immunity bath depiction by J.J. Hanberg University of Ghana The University of Ghana is a public university located in Accra , Ghana . It is the oldest public university in Ghana. The university was founded in 1948 as the University College of
6030-479: The integrity of government positions. A notable example of government reform over time are The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 passed by the U.S. Congress to combat corruption, favoritism in hiring, and the spoils system. It advocated hiring based on merit and protected civil servants from political influence. In the modern century, many laws have been put in place to protect employees and reduce corruption and favoritism in employment, for example,
6120-430: The late 1970s when he joined the People's Movement for Freedom and Justice (PMFJ), an organization formed to oppose the General Acheampong -led Supreme Military Council's Union Government proposals. In May 1995, he was among a broad group of elites who formed Alliance for Change, an alliance that organized demonstrations against Neo-liberal policies such as the introduction of Value Added Tax and human rights violations of
6210-525: The level of government they serve, whether local , national, or international. The ideological orientation that politicians adopt often stems from their previous experience, education, beliefs, the political parties they belong to, or public opinion . Politicians sometimes face many challenges and mistakes that may affect their credibility and ability to persuade. These mistakes include corruption resulting from their misuse and exploitation of power to achieve their interests, which requires them to prioritize
6300-657: The moment. In August 2018, he reiterated that the Government of Ghana would not legalise same-sex marriage or decriminalise homosexuality under his leadership. In February 2019, Akufo-Addo's administration announced a complete renovation of sports buildings around Ghana due to the country hosting the African Games in 2023. Buildings include Accra and Cape Coast Sports Stadium and the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in Kaneshie . The University of Ghana Sports Stadium whose renovations were abandoned in 2009 after former President John Kufuor left office will also proceed. See Nana Akufo-Addo administration controversies In 2019,
6390-414: The nation, parents and students were excited and fervent, but private schools opposed to the program state it will decrease the number of students enrolling in their system. In August 2023, Akufo-Addo cited the 2022 WASSCE success as proof of his education policies' effectiveness. During a speech at Queen Girls Senior High School in the Western North region, the President credited last year's WASSCE results,
6480-476: The number of regions in Ghana increased from ten to sixteen under the president's administration. The new regions are Oti , Western North , North East , Ahafo (splitting from Brong), Savannah and Bono East Regions. The creation of the regions ends decades of petitions to the government calling for the development of new regions. In 2020, he signed the UNAIDS Public Letter on People's Vaccine which
6570-399: The people. Politicians of necessity become expert users of the media . Politicians in the 19th century made heavy use of newspapers , magazines, and pamphlets, as well as posters to disseminate their messages to appeal to voters' emotions and beliefs in their campaigns. In the 20th century, the scope of media expanded out into radio and television, and a major change occurred as speech
6660-560: The political field and the challenges surrounding them. For example, there are studies on the "supermader" model in politics in Latin America, which illustrate the difficulties women face and how to balance their home and work and the distinction between women and men that negatively affects their acceptance in political work. . Historically, in patronage-based systems, especially in the 19th century, winning politicians replaced civil servants and government employees who were not protected by
6750-520: The public interests. Politicians in many countries are seen as the “most hated professionals,” and the least trustworthy, leading to public skepticism and constant criticism. In addition, some politicians tend to be negative, this strategy, although it does not enhance their chances of being re-elected or gaining public support, politicians see this negativity as consistent with negative media bias, which increases their chances of securing media access and public attention. Also, lack of accountability and
6840-414: The rules of government service with their supporters, a so-called “ spoils system .” In response to the corruption this system fostered, government job reforms were introduced. These reforms required elected politicians to work with existing civil servants and officials to pursue long-term public interest goals, rather than simply rewarding their supporters. This shift aimed to reduce corruption and prioritize
6930-587: The sake of national peace and reconciliation. In May 2016, Akufo-Addo was bestowed Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Fort Hare University of South Africa, recognizing his legal and political leadership. In 2017, he received the National Achievement Award by the Africa-America Institute ’s on behalf of the people of Ghana. The award was given to recognise Ghana as a country which represents freedom, democracy and stability in Africa. Almost
7020-420: The setting up of university colleges in association with the University of London , thus the University College of the Gold Coast was founded by Ordinance on 11 August 1948 for the purpose of providing for and promoting university education, learning and research. The people of Gold Coast rejected the recommendation that a single university college be established for the entire British West Africa region, with
7110-497: The speed of spread and interaction. Politicians, who rarely meet voters in person, seek to use the media as a means of communicating with people, winning votes, and obtaining political roles. Some research confirms that the media increases the popularity of a politician, and indicates that negative news has a stronger effect on popularity than positive news. Some research has suggested that politicians tend to use social media more than traditional media because their perception of
7200-670: The strong and united opinion expressed by Dr. Nanka-Bruce in a Radio Station Zoy address to the People of the Gold Coast in October 1947, "was largely instrumental in influencing the Secretary of State for the colonies" to finally give his consent in 1947, "for the establishment of a Gold Coast University College." Significantly, the establishment of the University of Ghana, based on the Elliot Commission's Majority Report (of which Sir Arku Korsah of
7290-511: The sub-region as well as his unwavering desire to build an educated populace in the country. A fortnight later, the University of Health and Allied Sciences also honored Akufo-Addo with a Doctorate degree for his commitment to infrastructure development of the University and for the advancement of Science Education in the country. On 6th November, 2024, a statue was unveiled in his honour at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in
7380-651: The third time ahead of the 2016 election . In the NPP primary conducted in October 2014, he was declared victor with 94.35% of the votes. Akufo-Addo also served as chair of the Commonwealth Observer Mission for the South African elections in 2014. He focused his campaign on the economy, promising to stabilize the country's foreign exchange rate and to reduce unemployment levels. On 9 December 2016, sitting president Mahama conceded defeat to Akufo-Addo. Akufo-Addo won
7470-662: The traditional media’s influence as a public informant greatly affects their satisfaction with democratic processes. So they prefer to use social media and communicate directly with people in order to have greater control over their message and easier communication. This continuous evolution in media has made politicians adapt their discourse to these diverse and evolving platforms for greater communication and effectiveness. In this century of advanced communications, politicians face challenges and difficulties while communicating with people through various social media platforms . The implicit importance of social media for politics stems from
7560-413: The virtual space these platforms have created for expressing ideas and spreading mutual messages without restrictions. Misinformation , rumors, and discrimination complicate their political behavior and communication with people. Also, Political polarization created by the media plays a role in influencing politicians’ behavior and communications, which reinforces negative campaigns. They also play
7650-407: The world, and works with organizations such as Council on International Educational Exchange CIEE , California State University CSU, University of California Education Abroad Programme Home | UCEAP, and International Society of Education Planners International Student Exchange Programs to facilitate student exchange programmes. The Legon Campus lies about 13 kilometers north-east of Accra ,
7740-433: The year 2008 and again in 2012 , both times as the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He lost on both occasions to National Democratic Congress' candidates: John Evans Atta Mills in 2008 and John Dramani Mahama in 2012. After the 2012 general elections, he refused to concede and proceeded to court to challenge the electoral results, but the Supreme Court of Ghana affirmed Mahama's victory. He
7830-496: Was a campaign calling for accessibility of the COVID-19 vaccine to all. He joined other world leaders in the signing. He wrote "all people everywhere must have access to the vaccine when one becomes available." Concerns were raised that people in richer countries may have quicker access to the vaccine than poor countries which led to the writing of an open letter that any vaccine against the disease should be free and made available at no cost to all people. In February 2021, Ghana became
7920-564: Was chosen as the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party for a third time for the 2016 general elections , and this time he defeated incumbent John Dramani Mahama in the first round (winning with 53.85% of the votes), which marked the first time in a Ghanaian presidential election that an opposition candidate won a majority outright in the first round. It was also the first time that an opposition candidate had unseated an incumbent president. He again secured an outright majority in
8010-487: Was declared the winner of the election, an outcome that was legally challenged by Akufo-Addo. The court case generated considerable controversy, and was finally decided by the Ghana Supreme Court in a narrow 5/4 decision in favor of Mahama. Akufo-Addo accepted the verdict in the interest of economic stability and international goodwill. In March 2014, Akufo-Addo announced his decision to seek his party's nomination for
8100-484: Was now presented visually as well as verbally as evidenced by the Kennedy-Nixon debates , marking a new era where visual media became crucial to campaigns. The twenty-first century has provided wide and diverse media platforms represented by Facebook, and Twitter, which has now become X, Instagram, YouTube, and others. This development has made their rhetorical messages faster, shorter more efficient, and characterized by
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