“We took the decision based on your visionary leadership especially based on your economic policies,” Frederic Van de vyver said. President Akufo-AddoPresident Akufo-Addo in his acceptance speech said he is excited that his choice by the Forbes Magazine is based on the work of his government and nothing else. The AwardPresident Akufo-Addo was adjudged the African of the Year 2021 by Forbes Africa magazine in its latest issue, unveiled on Friday 3 December 2021. The latest issue of the magazine said President Akufo-Addo has “repositioned the country in the global marketplace as one reliant on its resources and strengths”. In an interview with CNBC Africa after he was named African of the year by the Forbes Magazine, President Akufo-Addo said he was overwhelmed by the recognition Forbes Africa has given him.

Source: Forbes December 11, 2021 01:30 UTC