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Akufo-Addo pays tribute to NPP fallen heroes

He made a moving speech to the sympathisers and supporters of the NPP at the Accra Sports Stadium Sunday, Akufo-Addo acknowledged the role they played in the party's victory at the polls.

In a moving speech to the sympathisers and supporters of the NPP at the Accra Sports Stadium Sunday, Akufo-Addo acknowledged the role they played in the party's victory at the polls.

"Some of our most loyal companions have not made it to this most famous and emphatic victory," he said.

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He added: "It is sad that Alhaji Aliu Mahama, who so distinguished himself in the office of Vice President of the Republic, could not witness this day; it is heart-breaking that Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey, my childhood friend, is not here by my side today to savour the moment; it is difficult to accept that Adams Mahama, the dynamic chairman of our party in the Upper East Region, is not here with us; it is tragic my cousin and political neighbour, J.B Danquah Adu, is not here with us; it is sad that the bubbly Peter Wiafe Peprah is not here; it is painful that young, bright, hardworking and cheerful Kwabena Boadu is not here with us; and that Abubakar Siddique should miss this occasion."

The president-elect also hailed the role of successive generations of NPP members in the fight for freedom and justice in Ghana.

He said: "I am expressing here today my profound gratitude to successive generations of this great Elephant Family who have stood for freedom and justice all through our country’s history, sometimes at great personal cost, and who have resisted all efforts to dismember and divide their ranks. Their fortitude, their resilience, their sense of purpose are a great credit to our nation."

In addition, he talked about the spirit and sacrifices of its members over the years inspired his historic victory.

He said: "It is that spirit of sacrifice and service that inspired all the members of the campaign team, led by the tireless, able Peter Mac Manu, the Campaign Manager; Dan Botwe, the Campaign Strategist; Edward Boateng, the Campaign Administrator; and Technology Director, Joe Anokye, who planned and gave us this great victory.

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"I am forever in their debt, as I am in the debt of those who went on the gruelling campaign with me around the country, particularly, Alan Kyerematen and Otiko Afisa Djaba.

"I cannot leave out Diana Asamoah, Cindy Thompson, Agya Koo, Lucky Mensah, Praye Tintin, Praye Tiatia and all the other great stars who left their comfort zones and came on the rugged terrain of party politics and made such a great contribution to our victory. Many thanks also to the media, many of whom made a determined effort to take our message to the Ghanaian people. They are part of this positive history."

In wrapping up his speech, Akufo-Addo declared that his presidency is God's own appointed time.

"The lord God has promised that in his own time, he makes all things beautiful. This is his appointed time and that is why the 'battle is still the lords," he said.

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