President Kufuor marks
68th birthday
Accra, Dec. 8, GNA – President John Agyekum
Kufuor hit his 68th birthday on Friday. The day
was marked with a reception at the Osu Castle
Gardens.
A galaxy of top Ghanaian musicians and artistes
including Ofori Amponsah; Kwabena Kwabena;
Abrantie Amakye Dede; A.B. Crentsil; Paapa
Yankson; Noble Nketia; Diana Akiwumi; Agya Koo,
Dr Abusua and Yaabode were on hand to perform.
So exquisite were their performances that at
some stages, the President and the wife,
Theresa, took to the dancing floor and displayed
some wonderful dancing skills.
Earlier in the day, President Kufuor received
well wishers, who called to congratulate and
extend to him best wishes at his residence.
Mr Sampson Kwaku Boafo, Minister of Chieftaincy
and Culture, said the reception to honour the
President was not organised with State funds.
He said it was put together by friends.
In a message to the President, the ruling New
Patriotic Party (NPP) said it was a great honour
to have him to lead the Party out of political
wilderness to the glory and challenge of
political power.
It wished him the best of luck and the blessings
of God in the years ahead.
GNA
