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President Kufuor arrives home
Accra, Oct 29, Ghanadot/GNA- President John Agyekum Kufuor
has returned to Accra from the United Kingdom where he
received the Chatham House Prize.
Briefing newsmen on arrival Mr. Andrew Awuni, Press
Secretary to the President, said the President was voted by
members of the Chatham House as the winner of the 2008
prize.
He said the prize was in recognition of his efforts towards
peace and development in Africa.
He said President Kufuor dedicated the prize to the people
of Ghana and said it was through the support of Ghanaians
that he had been able to make his achievements while in
office.
Before going to the UK President Kufuor paid a three day
visit to the Netherlands.
Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Ministers of State, the
Chief of Defence Staff, Lt-Gen J.B. Danquah, and the
Inspector General of Police, Mr Patrick Acheampong, were at
the airport to welcome him.
GNA
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