President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has joined the tributes being paid to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who has died aged 90.
In a tribute posted on social media, the President described Archbishop Tutu as "the greatest religious leader of his generation, renowned freedom fighter, fearless anti-apartheid activist, committed human rights leader, iconic Nobel Peace Prize winner", who "fulfilled his life's purpose on earth, and receives the plaudits of a grateful posterity".
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On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Ghana, I extend our deepest condolences to President Matemela Cyril Ramaphosa, the people and Govenment of the Republic of South Africa and his family on the death of one of Africa's most noble, patriotic sons, Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu. Redoubtable priest, arguably the greatest religious leader of his generation, renowned freedom fighter, fearless anti-apartheid activist, committed human rights leader, iconic Nobel Peace Prize winner, he fulfilled his life's purpose on earth, and receives the plaudits of a grateful posterity.
The history of Africa's struggle for freedom from colonialism, imperialism and the racist ideology of apartheid has been immeasurably enriched by the contribution of this jovial, dedicated and principled defender of the liberties and rights of Africans and oppressed peoples of the world.
His work as chairperson of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa, established by his outstanding compatriot, contemporary and friend, Madiba, President Nelson Mandela, the 1st President of democratic South Africa, was instrumental in promoting reconciliation amongst the peoples of South Africa in the post - apartheid era, which enabled a united South Africa to emerge from the debris of apartheid, much to the astonishment of many in South Africa and around the world.
The Commission provided an example which was followed elsewhere in several countries in Africa, where systematic violations of human rights had at a given moment become part of their political culture, including in our own Ghana.
He run his race set before him, and leaves behind indelible footprints in the sands of time.
May his soul rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Almighty, until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again. Amen!
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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Well said Mr president. For all these enviable words you have attributed to the bishop, what are you also doing such that when you also depart which is inevitable your country men and women will also remember you in like manner. Many if not majority of Ghanaians saw you as one individual who can lead Ghana to turn things around for the better. Unfortunately we are not seeing our expectations in you. You seem not to be in control of anything. All your responses so far have been reactive rather than proactive. The NPP is becoming unattractive under your leadership, party faithful are complaining about neglect for the past 5 years and you seem not to care. President Kufuor managed both party and government so well that after 8 years the NPP was still popular thus the 49% lead you got in the 2008 elections. Now midway into your tenure everybody is complaining except your appointees. How then can you break the 8. Anyone taking over from you will spend 50% of his time trying to convince party faithful to make sacrifices again. You don't go to war with a demotivated army. If at the end of 2022 things still remain as they are forget 2024. Handing over to Mahama will be a big disgrace to you which you don't seem to know. If you claim he is incompetent and Ghanaians decide to go back for him in 2024, how will you describe yourself and the NPP. It's like you were over rated.