All Africa Students Union (AASU) has prevailed upon other African countries to emulate Ghana’s electoral success in the just ended election that saw the New Patriotic Party emerge winners.
A press release signed by the Secretary of the union Awaah Fred said “Ghanaians have chosen their leaders on the 7th of December, 2016 in yet another peaceful election worthy of emulation by many other countries around the World, particularly in Africa. Indeed, democracy has come to stay and we believe that unorthodox methods of ascending to power belong to history as far as Ghana is concerned. AASU is very proud of Ghana and Ghanaians for yet another milestone in Africa success story. Ghana is for sure going to attain new heights with lot more successes that will contribute immensely in propelling the African continent on the path of peace, democracy, and suitable development. Africans expected successful elections in Ghana and it has made it.”
The statement further acknowledged that the success of the New Patriotic Party’s candidate in the election was not won on a silver platter considering his strives and struggle for democracy, human rights peace and justice in Ghana.
The statement further congratulated the President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo adding that “we believe that his profound experiences in politics locally and internationally and commitments to Africa’s advancement will positively impact on the efforts geared towards the integration of the African, and particularly the West African sub-region.”
Below is the full statement
AASU CONGRATULATES THE PRESIDENT-ELECT NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFO-ADDO AND GHANAIANS FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL ELECTIONS
Ghanaians have chosen their leaders on the 7th of December, 2016 in yet another peaceful elections worthy of emulation by many other countries around the World particularly in Africa. Indeed, democracy has come to stay and we believe that unorthodox methods of ascending to power belong to history as far as Ghana is concerned. AASU is very proud of Ghana and Ghanaians for yet another milestone in Africa success story. Ghana is for sure going to attain new heights with lot more successes that will contribute immensely in propelling the African continent on the path of peace, democracy and sustainable development. Africans expected successful elections in Ghana and it has made it! Congratulations!
The election of Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo is not a surprise because his efforts and dedications have been manifested in years of struggle for democracy, human rights, peace and justice to prevail, and for Ghana to be a pacesetter for other African countries.
AASU would like to use this opportunity, to express our heartfelt congratulations to him on his ascension to the highest seat of the presidency of Ghana. We believe that his profound experiences in politics locally and internationally and commitments to Africa’s advancement will positively impact on the efforts geared towards the integration of the African continent, and particularly the west African sub-region.
Let’s celebrate Ghana’s success!
Continue breaking your own records! Congrats!
Awaah Fred
(Secretary General)
secgen@aasuonline.org/akaphari@yahoo.com; +233(0)243101626
By: Offei-Akoto Ayeh/A1RADIOONLINE.COM/GHANA
