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I want to be an honest, compassionate leader – Akufo-Addo
Speaking with a delegation from the National Executive Council of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission at the Flagstaff House, the president asked for prayers to be a "compassionate leader."
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The visit by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission was to thank the president for attending the mission's 85th Annual National Convention held in Winneba last month. The visit was led by Maulvi Bin Salih.
“Pray for me and for those who work with me, so we are inspired by the Almighty to do a good job for Ghana. Pray to God to give me wisdom, courage and make me a compassionate leader” Mr Akufo-Addo said.
“I want to be an honest leader, a good leader, and one who will be remembered as having contributed significantly to the progress and welfare of Ghana,” he added.
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President Akufo-Addo also recounted his relationship with Bin Salih's predecessor, saying he was a man of integrity and a principled person.
He said" “Your predecessor, [the late Maulvi Wahab Adam] was one of my principal counsellors, a deeply religious person and a man of integrity.
"As Attorney General, I had the privilege of recommending him to President Kufuor for appointment as a member of the National Reconciliation Commission, which was set up to heal the wounds of the nation after decades of military rule.
"He excelled in the work of the Commission and was one of its driving forces,” Akufo-Addo said.
On this part, Maulvi Bin Salih hailed the leadership qualities of the president.
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He said the president showed determination and resilience to win the presidency after two failed attempts.
He also used the opportunity to invite the president to the Annual Worldwide Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, which takes place from July 28-30, 2017, in London, adding that, “you will become the very first President ever to attend this event”, should the President decide to honour the invitation.
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