President Akufo-Addo has been hailed by the international community for his powerful address to the nation in which he made a profound quote, which succinctly underlined the dangers of Coronavirus and the need for all to join hands to stop its spread.
Addressing Ghanaians during his regular COVID-19 updates, President Akufo-Addo stressed on the effects of the virus on the economy, and assured Ghanaians his government has proven it has what it takes to turn around a crisis-hit economy.
However, on the devastating effects of Coronavirus on human lives, the President cautioned that the government cannot bring back lives and urged Ghanaians to adhere strictly to all preventive measures to help defeat the virus.
"We (government) know how to bring the economy back to life. What we do not know is how to bring people back to life," President Akufo-Addo cautioned during his address.
The above quote has gone viral on the international scene, earning President Akufo-Addo lots of commendations for his wits and leadership.
The Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus led international eulogies for President Akufo-Addo, describing the quote as "powerful".
"Thank you for sending such a powerful message to the world, my brother @NAkufoAddo, President of #Ghana. Together, for a healthier, safer, fairer world! Together against #COVID19!," the WHO Director General wrote on his Twitter page.
The Chairperson of Global Public Health, Devi Sridhar also commended President Akufo-Addo for showing leadership.
She posted a picture of the President's quote on her twitter handle and added the comment: "President of Ghana #leadership."
Another person who was so impressed by President Akufo-Addo's touching quote was globally renowned broadcaster and Arsenal fan, Piers Morgan.
The former CNN journalist, who now hosts ITV's Good Morning Britain, tweeted about President Akufo-Addo's quote and also discussed it on his television show.
"President of Ghana perfectly spells out the bottom line," wrote Piers Morgan on his twitter page alongside a picture of the quote.
On Good Morning Britain, Piers Morgan further praised President Akufo-Addo after reading the President's message on air.
Piers Morgan added that President Akufo-Addo's simple message is the kind of message that should get through to people at this time.
German Science journalist, Kai Hubferschmidt also quoted President Akufo-Addo's message on Twitter and and added: "Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo with admirably clear messaging on #covid19 and economy. Plenty to learn from everywhere in the world if we listen. We’re in this together."
Back home in Ghana, many Ghanaians have lauded the President for how he has led the country's response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Thank you for sending such a powerful message to the world, my brother @NAkufoAddo, President of #Ghana. Together, for a healthier, safer, fairer world! Together against #COVID19! https://t.co/6R9qGep1Wo
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 29, 2020
“We know how to bring the economy back to life. What we do not know is how to bring people back to life.” Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo with admirably clear messaging on #covid19 and economy. Plenty to learn from everywhere in the world if we listen. We’re in this together. https://t.co/6vaOHuwZZX
— Kai Kupferschmidt (@kakape) March 29, 2020
President of Ghana perfectly spells out the bottom line 👇 https://t.co/Naj0NVNuMP
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 29, 2020
President of Ghana #leadership https://t.co/hAAowkXdG1
— Devi Sridhar (@devisridhar) March 29, 2020
— Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (@konkrumah) March 30, 2020
#StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/bKPQUfLDDr
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) March 28, 2020
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Do you realize that your statement "Whoever is responsible for this should be put before a firing squad and shot" is similar to statement made by JJ Rawlings in 1979? So by your stretch of logic, that constitutes plagiarism?. Amazing... Look, let's stop doing these things to ourselves and register our support, no matter what. If it's not novel,why are the big global guys identifying with it?.. Or are you uncomfortable that only few of our past presidents may have something quotable on the world scene..go back and check... Ghana also registered "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS" at a time of crisis..an unfortunate international opprobium!
All hail the king of plagiarism. His excellency.........hahahaha. Please tell your speech writer to stop being lazy and use his brains. We can't keep going like this. Stealing peoples' ideas and speeches and changing a few words....this is ***barred word***. Broad day 'Armed Robbery" Whoever is responsible for this should be put before a firing squad and shot.
I love to see a Ghanaian praised globally irrespective of status. I am proud to see Ghana attached to praiseworthy acts too. Thank God for making Ghana an example to the world. This is called Grace (an unmerited favour) which is giving by God to men he wishes to give. Ghana will fly high because its people love God.
He is not trying to know more than global icons; he is just trying to draw attention to the fact that the statement by Nana Addo is not a novelty. And WHO's Director General's endorsement does not counter that either. Dr Tedros has been sounding out that political leadership need to take seriously the potential devastation that Covid-19 could cause to humanity as he deemed their response to the pandemic inadequate and disjointed. So it was a relief to him to see one political leader who appeared to heed his call for a recognition of the magnitude of the problem at hand and he had to associate himself with the statement immediately to re-echo his call for urgency on the matter. But on a lighter note Nana Addo is on record to have plagiarized his inauguration speech and it is not too much to expect he would do it again if opportunity presents itself;afterall everybody is distracted by the effects of covid-19 and probably only a few would notice as Mr. Smith did, lol! meanwhile let us direct all our energies towards the fight against covid-19!
Taylor, Smith et al. Are you claiming to know more than the likes of global icons like Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Piers Morgan who have seen wisdom in the quote from NADAA’s speech. I beg, if you’ve got nothing to say, you better stay mute rather than to mutter no.nsen.se. You know no shame.
They are using it as perfect jabs to the views of the Orange haired show man President of United States who thinks that economy is worth more than human lives
Smith what is wrong. No one said this. That is why the whole world is appluading him. Why do you NDC people hate the president Shame ,Shame,on you
By Daniel W. Snare We can rebuild our economy but we cannot bring back the millions who could die.’ VRS President Akufo-Addo We (government) know how to bring the economy back to life. What we do not know is how to bring people back to life," @ Mr Smith, please let give credence when it is well deserving. These two quotes appears to be similar but not same. This cannot be cited as plagiarism.
Mr. Smith can u give the source of your assertions??
With this alone, my pride as a Ghanaian is restored!