“We’ll Not Have a More Elegant First Lady in Ghana”: Akufo-Addo Appreciates His Wife

• Former President Nana Akufo-Addo praised his wife, Rebecca, for her unwavering support since they met and got married
• The former President was speaking at a birthday party held to celebrate his wife as she turned 75 years old
• Ghanaians on social media who watched the video thronged the comment section to share their varied thoughts

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed his gratitude to his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, in a heartfelt message during her 75th birthday party.

The ex-President said he was lucky to have met his wife during a difficult moment in his life.

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo described Rebecca Akufo-Addo as a pillar of support throughout their marriage.

“I’ve been very lucky. During a difficult time in my life, I met Rebecca Griffiths-Randolph, now 30 years ago. Since then, she has been my rock, a wonderful companion, and an exceptional mother to our five children.”

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He admitted that even though they had their issues like every couple, having Rebecca Akufo-Addo as a wife also made his presidency better.

"We'll not have a more elegant first lady in Ghana, which is another important mark on my presidency. So, we say a big thank you to God for her."

Watch the X video below:

Netizens celebrate former first lady

YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by @eddie_wrt on X. Read them below:

@halfmentalgh said:

"Which kind difficult period !! Person wey never see porverty before for life !!! Na waa give you."

@ibfantastic8 wrote:

"The person they always brag that they come from rich family and so so has experience difficult times Ghana lol 😂."

@Nje_baby said:

"I am conflicted 😐! Sometimes I like the former President as a person, but his Presidency? No, I will never like those years. If he practices some retrospection, he will realize his performance as a President was average compared to his own words before his tenure."

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@MaameEsiGold wrote:

"Wow he met her in his 50’s. Bless them."

@mr_kwabla said:

"A good woman is worth every bit of praise. Her loyalty was on full display when she fought back against those who targeted him. she’s been a true pillar of strength."

@Lil_carter19 wrote:

"God bless you 🙏, Mr Former President @NAkufoAddo."

@KwabenaLarbi15 said:

"You said it all, there are men's issues. Addo Dee."

Akufo-Addo appears in public with grandkids

Earlier, the former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was seen with his wife, children and grandchildren at a birthday celebration.

The former President and his family were joined by other relations to celebrate the 75th birthday of the former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

In a video, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his family, including his children and grandchildren, shared a heartwarming moment with the celebrant.

Several Ghanaians who saw the video of the former Ghanaian president's rare public appearance with his family on social media shared their warm thoughts.

Source: YEN.com.gh