President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to throw their support behind his government to complete its 4-year tenure successfully.

Addressing a valedictory service for outgoing chairperson of Akyem Abuakwa Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Dr. Seth Kissi, at Kyebi in the Eastern Region on August 29, the president noted that it is his dream to continue serving with integrity and humility.

According to President Akufo-Addo, his dream cannot be materialised should the peace the country enjoys be disrupted, thus entreated all to pray for Ghana’s peace.

“At the end of my tenure of office on 7th January 2025, I want with humility to be able to say just as St. Paul did in 2 Timothy 4:7-8 that I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing,” he said.

He added: “Pray for me and the people I have appointed to various positions with responsibilities that we will continue to exercise our responsibilities with humility and integrity.

"Pray for Ghana that it remains united in peace and continues to thrive for progress and prosperity. I continue to abide in faith in the Almighty God to help advance the fortunes of our nation accompanied by appropriate policies, determination, and hard work on our part.”

He made the comment at a time when the African continent, particularly West Africa, has witnessed an alarming number of military takeover.

Since 2020, eight coups have been executed successfully. Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, Niger have experienced military takeover. The most recent is Gabon, where President Ali Bongo, on August 30, was placed under house arrest by the military.

The trend of military takeover has been condemned by the African Union and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Some security experts have cited bad governance, extension of tenure, human insecurity as some factors for the removal of democratic elected leaders.

The government of Ghana has been cautioned to right its wrongs to prevent a military takeover.

President Akufo-Addo assumed office on January 7, 2017, with ambitious promises that included a transformation of the economy within 18 months and a robust stance against corruption. These pledges had played a significant role in his victory and the success of the ruling New Patriotic Party in the 2016 Presidential election.

While the administration did deliver on some of its commitments, notably the implementation of the Free Senior High School program, a substantial portion of the Ghanaian populace is disheartened by the economy's lackluster performance and the escalating instances of corruption.

In January 2023, Ghana witnessed a startling surge in year-on-year inflation, reaching a record high of 54.1%. This was accompanied by a notable spike in food inflation, which stood at 59.7%, and a staggering 71.4% increase in transportation costs.

The country was eventually compelled to enter into a $3 billion IMF bailout program due to the unsustainable levels of debt the economy had accrued. As part of their commitment to the conditions set forth by the IMF, the government has initiated a domestic debt exchange programme.