By Savannah Pokuaah Duah
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation address has highlighted Ghana’s achievements in maintaining national security and stability.
Delivering his State of the Nation Address on Friday, January 3, He emphasized that Ghana’s integrity is intact, and all borders are secure, which is notable given the widespread instability in the region.
President Akufo-Addo also expressed deep appreciation for the dedication of the security.
“I wish to pay great homage to the security services and their ministerial leaders for the work they do daily to keep us safe,” he asserted.
However, the President expressed concern about the ongoing challenges of chieftaincy disputes.
“Mr. Speaker, it gives me no great pleasure to state that an important and integral part of the fabric of our society and the hallmark of our traditions, chieftaincy, continues to be a source of insecurity and destabilization,” he said.
Despite these challenges, President Akufo-Addo cited resolving the conflict in the ancient kingdom of Dagbon as a major achievement. “Bringing peace to Dagbon remains one of the high watermarks of my time in office,” he said.
However, he noted that the situation in Bawku has dampened enthusiasm for peace, saying, “Unfortunately, the sad situation in Bawku must necessarily dampen any enthusiasm about peace.”
