A former Ambassador to Germany, Gina Blay
A former Ambassador to Germany, Gina Blay, has praised former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, describing him as one of the most hardworking presidents the country has ever had.
Speaking in an interview with GH One TV on May 20,2025, the diplomat refuted claims that former President Akufo-Addo did not apply himself fully to the governance of the country during his tenure.
She indicated that she had a close working relationship with the former president and seized the moment to share her firsthand experience with him.
“I served under his government, and I’ll say that former President Akufo-Addo was one of the hardworking presidents that I know. At least I knew him because he was president, and he visited Germany a number of times. He wasn’t lazy at all,” she said.
Blay noted that while no administration is without challenges, Akufo-Addo’s efforts to improve Ghana should not be dismissed.
“If someone says he was lazy, it’s not true. He worked hard. Just like I’ve just said about President Mahama, he also wanted to give his best for Ghana. Along the way, there will be shortfalls, problems and challenges – which many people talk about these days,” she stated.
She added that Germany was one of the countries the former president visited most during his time in office, emphasising his role in strengthening Ghana’s international ties with the European country.
“In my view, having worked closely with him, I think he tried his best. So, we should accord him that credit,” she said.
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