Ghanaians continue to extend goodwill to President

By Deborah Apetorgbor, GNA
Accra, Jan. 9, GNA - Residents of the Dome- Kwabenya have expressed their excitement about the inauguration of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the Fifth President of Ghana's Fourth Republic and wished him successful four-year tenure.

A survey by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in the township following the investiture on Saturday, January 7, showed that many were impressed with the organisation and turn out, which they said as unprecedented.

Mr Michael Sarkodie, a resident of Dome, told the GNA that he was very excited for the new President and wished him well for his stewardship to go down in world history as one of the best.

He urged the new government to deliver on their promises to bring the requisite change citizens yearned for.

"It's not only me, but I believe that all Ghanaians are expecting that change he promised to materialise in his first few months as leader of this nation," he said.

He, however, advised President Akufo-Addo to be cautious with the people he would appoint to take up ministerial positions as they would largely determine the success or otherwise of his Government.

Mrs Christiana Ampadu, a trader at Kwabenya, also said the inaugural ceremony was spectacular and she was especially happy with President Akufo-Addo's speech.

She, however, expressed the hope that the Administration would ensure that things eased up for Ghanaians.

Mr Listowell Ankomah, an electrician at Dome, said he was content with the outcome of the inaugural ceremony, and the NPP could start the work for which they were voted to power.

He advised them to remain focus on making good the promise they made to Ghanaians and not abuse the people's trust.

Abraham Sam, also at Dome, also explained to the GNA that he had hoped for a long time to see Nana Addo inaugurated as president, and he had been fortunate to witness the ceremony.

He said with the ceremony over, he expected to see a drastic reduction in taxes and fuel prices as well as the implementation of the free Senior High School Education Policy and the improvement in the National Health Insurance Scheme.

Chief Justice Georgina Wood administered the Presidential Oath to Nana Akufo-Addo at the Black Star Square, which was converted into a chamber of Parliament for the occasion, which recorded an unprecedented number of both local and foreign patrons. GNA