Kufuor @ 84: Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, Alan Kyerematen Pen Down Sweet Messages To Former President

Kufuor @ 84: Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, Alan Kyerematen Pen Down Sweet Messages To Former President

  • Former President John Agyekum Kufuor turned 84 years on December 8, 2022
  • Several prominent Ghanaians, including politicians, have taken to their social media handles to mark the day
  • Notable among them include President Nana Akufo-Addo, Veep Dr Bawumia, and Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen, who penned down sweet messages to him

As former Ghanaian president John Agyekum Kufuor celebrates his 84th birthday today, December 8, 2022, several birthday messages have poured in for him.

The former president, born on December 8, 1938, was the country’s second president of the fourth republic.

President Akufo-Addo, Dr Bawumia, and Alan Kyerematen, among others, have sent sweet messages to former President Kufuor as he turns 84 today, December 8, 2022.
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Several political actors have flooded social media with pictures and sweet messages for him as he marks his day.

Notable among them include President Nana Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and Trade Minister Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen.

Akufo-Addo, Dr Bawumia, Alan Kyerematen Celebrate Former President Kufuor

In a short statement on social media, the current president referred to ex-President Kufour as his ‘former boss’ and prayed for God’s blessings for him.

"My wife, Rebecca, and I send you best wishes on your 84th birthday and pray for God’s blessings upon your life," parts of Akufo-Addo's message read.

On his part, the Veep described Kufuor as his political godfather and acknowledged the invaluable guidance and direction given him.

"I am forever thankful for knowing you. Your service to mother Ghana will never be forgotten. May God continue to give you good health and long life to keep impacting humanity," Dr Bawumia posted on Facebook.

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Alan Kyerematen also described him as a living legend and a great inspiration to him, the governing New Patriotic Party, and the country.

"You are always a great inspiration, a living legend," Alan also posted on social media.

President Agyekum Kufuor's Peduase Mansion: A Look At The Plush Mansion Of The Former Ghanaian President

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a TikToker, "dis kofighana," took to the social media platform to show netizens the home of Ghana's former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, nestled in the serene environs of Peduase.

The video showed the former President's mansion, a huge compound with four cars parked, a swimming pool, a patio, and well-manicured lawns.

Several netizens were impressed by the house and expressed their thoughts on what they thought about the edifice.

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Ekow Annan Francis Ekow Annan writes for YEN.com.gh. He has been part of the Politics and Current Affairs Desk since August 2022. Ekow has over ten years of experience in news reporting via various multimedia channels, including TV, Radio, and Online. He is an experienced multimedia journalist specialising in telling impactful current affairs, politics and business stories. He holds a BA in Communications (Strategic Communications) from the prestigious African University College of Communications (AUCC).