Gabby Otchere Darko urges women to study Rebecca Akufo-Addo as a course

Lawyer and cousin to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has commended First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo, describing her as a model for a classy first spouse.

This recognition follows Mrs. Akufo-Addo being awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (HonD.HL) by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).

Gabby's praise for the first lady emphasized her elegance, eloquence, lack of controversy, unblemished reputation, widespread admiration, and her commitment to pursuing noble causes without displaying undue influence. He lauded her as a guide on How To Be The Model Classy First Spouse.

“She is a course on ’How To Be The Model Classy First Spouse’. Elegant, eloquent, not controversial, unblemished, loved, admired, respected, draped in integrity, pursues good causes and never ever throws her weight about. Beautiful Rebecca!”

Rebecca Akufo-Addo, in a post shared on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, revealed that she received the honorary doctorate alongside Ghana's first female Speaker of Parliament, Justice Adeline Bamford-Addo, and the first female Chief Justice of the country, Justice Georgina Theodora Wood.

Expressing her gratitude, the First Lady humbly acknowledged the support of God and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in her achievements. She dedicated the award to the women and children of Ghana, citing their resilience as a constant inspiration.

I am humbled to have received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (HonD.HL) from the University of Professional Studies, Accra. I am thankful to God, my husband, The President of our dear nation, who has been my greatest cheerleader, my children, family, friends, partners, and staff, she wrote.

The event, attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the first family's daughters, radiated joy as they celebrated the recognition bestowed upon the First Lady.

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