President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has eulogised the late former president of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter.
Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100, the centre he founded confirmed this last Sunday. The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October.
The Carter Center, which advocates for democracy and human rights around the world, said he died on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia.
The Democrat served as president from 1977 to 1981, a period beset by economic and diplomatic crises.
After leaving the White House with low approval ratings, his reputation was restored through humanitarian work which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.
A short statement t released by President Akufo-Addo said “Statesman, humanitarian, peacemaker, advocate for democracy and human rights, tireless champion for the underprivileged and a God-fearing man, President Jimmy Carter leaves behind a legacy that exemplifies compassion, humility and an unalloyed commitment to making the world a better place.”
The statement further indicated that the world has, indeed, lost a good man with his passing. His empathy and humanity resonated deeply across borders, leaving a legacy of hope and healing in places far from his homeland, including Ghana.
“Through the Carter Centre, his strenuous efforts to eradicate guinea worm disease brought immense relief to countless communities in our nation. Beyond his humanitarian work, President Carter’s devotion to democracy and human rights resonated deeply with our nation, reflecting his belief in the shared values that bind us all.
“To the Carter family, and to President Joe Biden, the government and people of the United States of America, I, on behalf of the people and government of Ghana, extend our heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in perfect peace in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again. Amen.”
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