I have longed to pen this eulogy for a man whose tenure was marked by high expectations and early achievements. One of his hallmark policies, Free Senior High School (FSHS), became a defining legacy, a bold stride toward equal opportunity for all. He championed digitalisation and a robust national identity system, both of which laid the foundation for meaningful economic transformation.

Under his leadership, infrastructure development took center stage, particularly in support of mineral-rich yet long-neglected communities. His vision led to a massive expansion of road networks, reaching both these rural enclaves and urban centers alike.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, he seized the moment to strengthen our healthcare system through the ambitious Agenda 111 initiative, expanding access and reinforcing our national resilience.

A man who sets high standards inevitably invites fierce opposition, from political adversaries, internal dissent, and at times, perhaps, his own missteps. Yet, his intentions were noble, and he discharged his duties with dedication and resolve.

Like all men, he was not without flaws. But his heart was in the right place, and history will remember his contributions with fairness. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was a good man. And in time, we will come to deeply miss his leadership.

Ibrahim Issahaku 

Postgraduate Researcher in Actuarial Science focuses on Mortality modelling and pension risks, Data Science and Statistical Computing

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