President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed gratitude to outgoing US Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie Sullivan for her support during the 2020 elections.
Ghana, he said, is very thankful for her efforts that helped conduct the most transparent election in the fourth republic in 2020 and also for her work in women empowerment, education among other opportunities for Ghanaians.
Speaking at a brief ceremony for Ambassador Sullivan after four years of service as US ambassador to Ghana, the President indicated her support has enabled the country to cement its reputation as a beacon of democracy and stability in Africa.
President Akufo-Addo, as part of the engagement, conferred on the outgoing Ambassador the grand medal of Ghana award.
The award is for her contribution to the country’s democracy and development
Ghana, he said, owe special thanks for the exceptional assistance Ghana received from the United States during the current COVD-19 pandemic.
According to him, access to vaccines to countries such as Ghana, which does not produce its vaccine has been a difficult and a harrowing experience.
The President lauded the United States Government for all its support to Ghana over the years.
He mentioned areas such as health, security and education adding that the US government during the heat of the global pandemic supplied Ghana with medical stuffs as well as the provision of vaccines among others.