President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo is hopeful Ghana will return to the era of prosperity as he takes over the administration of the country from January 7,\u00a02017.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s time that Ghana went to an era of prosperity so that all our people can feel the goodness of this country and that is what hopefully is coming this year. Oneness of purpose; and we are prepared to work hard and lift our country up and bring prosperity to our nation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Addressing the media after worshiping at the Accra Ridge church on New Year\u2019s Eve, Nana Akufo Addo, further\u00a0challenged Ghanaians to have a positive working attitude in 2017.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”8qCcGUt5XaCU7CHGvIiG81ots8nayy4N”]According to him, this will ensure the rapid growth of the nation.<\/p>\n
He also reiterated that the only way Ghanaians can overcome the numerous challenges is to remain united.<\/p>\n
“We have a lot of work to do ahead of this year, and we are praying that there will be unity amongst us, oneness of purpose so that we can get our country going again,” he added.<\/p>\n
Nana Akufo-Addo defeated President John Mahama in the December 7 polls, and is expected to take over the administration of the country\u00a0on January 7, 2017.<\/p>\n
\u2018We have every reason to be proud of our achievements\u2019 \u2013 Mahama<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, outgoing president, John Mahama, also in his New Year message, touted the nation\u2019s achievements, saying Ghanaians have every reason to be proud<\/strong><\/a><\/span> of the successes chalked.<\/p>\n He also commended Ghanaians for ensuring peace and stability in the just ended elections.<\/p>\n “…I congratulate Ghanaians for collectively ensuring the peace and stability of our country. We have every reason to be proud of our achievements.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTogether, we have conceived and nurtured our nation\u2019s dreams of prosperity for all. Together we have sown the seeds of solid growth and sustainable development, much of which is abundantly evident by the degree of social and economic transformation that has taken place all around us these past four years.\u201d<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n By: Godwin A. Allotey\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana
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