Akufo-Addo mourns Namibia’s first President, Sam Nujoma

Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed sorrow over the death of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first President, who passed away at 95 in Windhoek.

In a tribute on X (formerly Twitter), Akufo-Addo hailed Nujoma as a key figure in Africa’s liberation, whose leadership in Namibia’s independence struggle remains a lasting inspiration. He praised Nujoma’s role in shaping a democratic and prosperous nation.

Extending condolences to Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, Nujoma’s family, and the SWAPO party, Akufo-Addo emphasized the late leader’s enduring legacy in Africa’s history.