By Rachel Kakraba
President Akufo-Addo has renewed Ghana’s commitment to fair, transparent, and equitable elections as the December 7 polls draw near. He said the country is determined to maintain her reputation as a model of democracy on the African continent and leader in regional stability.
President Akufo-Addo was speaking at a French National Day event held at the French Embassy in Accra. He called on France and other international partners to help restore democratic governance to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali to promote regional peace and development.
The French National Day, or Bastille Day, commemorates the 225th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. The event, which occurred on July 14, 1789, symbolises the fight of the French people against oppression.
It celebrates the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, and has since become the motto of the French Republic. It serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the pursuit of freedom and democracy. President Akufo-Addo said the importance of July 14 transcends the borders of France, emphasising the quest of man for freedom and justice. The president recognised the contribution of the French government to Ghana in the areas of infrastructure development, health, and education.
French Ambassador to Ghana, Jules Armand Aniambossou, was grateful to President Akufo Addo for gracing the occasion and solidifying France-Ghana relations. He said France will continue to rebuild its relations with African countries by undertaking projects with mutual benefits.
Present were members of the Ghana Olympic Committee, former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, Ministers of state, and members of the diplomatic corps. The event also focused on the Paris Olympics Games, which open in France on 26th of this month. Guests had the opportunity to participate in some of the Olympic disciplines, such as breakdance, skateboarding, judo, boxing, gymnastics, and rhythmic dance, among others.
