[PHOTOS] Prez Akufo-Addo conferred with highest national award in Sierra Leone
A citation that accompanied the honour described Akufo-Addo as an advocate of multiparty democracy and a firm believer of economic integration
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The President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio has conferred on Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo his country’s highest national award.
Akufo-Addo was decorated with the "Grand Commander of the Republic of Sierra Leone" award when he attended the country’s independence anniversary on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Akufo-Addo attended the Independence Day celebration in his capacity as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Governments of ECOWAS.
A citation that accompanied the honour described Akufo-Addo as an advocate of multiparty democracy and a firm believer of economic integration.
The citation read:
“A bold advocate of multiparty democracy, he challenged despotism, and has since worked to deepen democratic culture and practice in Ghana. His vision of ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ is predicated on the notion that with a structured economy, investments in education and infrastructure, African economies can gradually, but confidently, relinquish the era of aid reliance,”
“An unapologetic multilateralist, President Akufo-Addo is a firm believer in African political and economic integration and socio-economic development…This award also recognizes the immense contribution of the Republic of Ghana to the restoration of peace and democracy in Sierra Leone.”
President Akufo-Addo took to Facebook to relish the moment after being conferred with Sierra Leone’s highest national award.
“This is in recognition of my "selfless contribution to deepening democracy and the rule of law in Ghana, and heightening and providing leadership for regional integration and co-operation in Africa",” he added.
