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Observers both within and outside Ghana are closely monitoring the process.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the 3rd African Media Convention in Accra on Friday, President Akufo-Addo emphasised the country\u2019s steadfast commitment to upholding democratic values and principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2026I assure you that Ghana\u2019s image as a beacon of democracy on the African continent will not be diminished in this election year,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>President Akufo-Addo also stressed the importance of media freedom and the responsibility of journalists to ensure accuracy and uphold dignity in their reporting and assured the African press that his government would bring justice to the murder of investigative Journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of this year\u2019s elections, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that Ghana\u2019s image as Africa\u2019s beacon of democracy will remain intact. 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