In his final Christmas address to the nation, outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reflected on the successful conclusion of Ghana\u2019s 2024 general elections, describing the event as a \u2018monumental milestone\u2019 in the country\u2019s democratic journey.<\/p>\n Speaking on December 24, President Akufo-Addo extended his congratulations to the newly-elected leaders while also addressing concerns over post-election violence.<\/p>\n \u201cFellow Ghanaians, this year, we have achieved another monumental milestone in our national development with a peaceful, free, and fair election of a new president and new members of parliament,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n \u201cI extend my heartfelt congratulations to the president-elect and the MPs-elect. Wisdom, strength, and God\u2019s blessings as they prepare to lead our beloved nation.\u201d<\/p>\n The president\u2019s message was characterized by a tone of optimism and pride in Ghana\u2019s democratic resilience, highlighting the country\u2019s reputation as a beacon of peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n However, his celebration of the electoral process was tempered by a firm condemnation of violence that marred parts of the post-election period.<\/p>\n \u201cI must nevertheless condemn, in no uncertain terms, the unnecessary acts of violence that have tarnished an otherwise exemplary democratic exercise,\u201d he added, addressing incidents that have raised concerns among citizens and observers alike.<\/p>\n Watch the latest edition of BizTech below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"President](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/375\/37562691.295.jpg\" "\\"President")
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is Ghana’s president<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n