Akufo-Addo to Visit USA and Canada

From May 29th to June 9th, the 2008 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ghana’s ruling political Party, will make a historic visit to five North American cities—Toronto, New York, Washington, D.C, Chicago and Los Angeles This will be Hon. Nana Akufo-Addo’s first tour of North America since he secured the Party’s nomination as its Flag Bearer on December 23, 2007 at the NPP Congress in Accra. As a founding member of the NPP, his slogan for the Party’s primary “Ye nim wo firi tete” (We have known you for a very long time) struck a cord with the voting delegates.

In addition to serving for eleven years as a Member of Ghana’s Parliament, Hon. Nana Akufo-Addo also served under Ghana’s current government for two years as Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and for four years as the Foreign Affairs Minister. He has played many leadership roles on the international stage; most recently as the Chairperson of the United Nations Security Council and Chairman of the Executive Council of the African Union.

Mr Kofi A. Boateng, the Chairman of NPP-USA describes the purpose of Hon. Nana Akufo-Addo’s trip as “ This is a golden moment for us to achieve two goals – expose the 2008 NPP Presidential Candidate to as many Ghanaians as possible who will in turn influence votes for NPP in Ghana; and raise the profile of NPP in the USA and Canada with regards to our ability to assist massively in all respects in the 2008 elections to ensure a resounding victory for NPP led by Nana Akufo- Addo”

Each of the cities Hon. Nana Akufo-Addo is scheduled to visit boasts a large population of Ghanaians. In response to the high level of excitement and anticipation, numerous public activities have been scheduled which will enable Ghanaians to meet and interact with the 2008 NPP Presidential Candidate.

TORONTO

Contact: Chairman -MacDonald Agbenyo 416-720-4104

DATE: Thurs., May 29th
TIME: 8.30 – 10.30 pm
EVENT: Community Welcome Forum Ghana Presby. Church,
VENUE: Hwy 400/ Finch Ave. Toronto, Canada

DATE: Fri., May 30th
TIME: 8.30 –10.30 am
EVENT: Meet-and-Greet Breakfast
VENUE: Days Inn 1677 Wilson Avenue Toronto, Canada

DATE: Fri. May 30th
TIME: 8.30pm –midnight
EVENT: Community Event
VENUE:Days Inn 1677 Wilson Avenue Toronto

NEW YORK

Contact: Deputy Chairman - Ben Kwasi Afrifa
646-302-4667

DATE: Sat., May 31st
TIME: 8.00 pm – 1.00 am
EVENT: Community Event
VENUE: Hotel Pennsylvania 401 7th Ave. (@ 34th Ave, Opp. Madison Square Garden New York, New York

DATE:Sun., June 1st
TIME: 12.00pm – 3.00pm
EVENT: Meeting with NPP members
VENUE: Call contact for details

DATE: Sun., June 1st
TIME: 5.00pm – 9.00pm
EVENT: Special Event
VENUE: Call contact for details

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Contact: Deputy Chairman -Nana Nti Yeboah
703-867-1915

DATE: Tues., June 3rd
TIME: 6.00pm – 11.00pm
EVENT: Special Dinner
VENUE: Call contact for details

DATE: Wed., June 4th
TIME: 6.00pm –9.00pm
EVENT: Community Forum
VENUE: Comfort Inn 6560 Loisdale Court Springfield, Virginia

CHICAGO

Contact: Chairman - Kofi Amoabin
630-805-4028

DATE: Thurs., June 5th
TIME: 6.00pm to 9.00pm
EVENT: Special Reception
VENUE: Call contact for details

DATE: Fri., June 6th
TIME: 12.00 pm –2.00 pm
EVENT: Special Luncheon
VENUE: Call contact for details

DATE: Fri., June 6th
TIME: 7.00 pm –10.00pm
EVENT: Community Forum
VENUE: Four Point Sheraton 7353 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, Illinois

DATE: Fri., June 6th
TIME: 10.00 pm –2.00 am
EVENT: Dance
VENUE: Bolingbrook Golf Course 2001 Rodeo Drive Bolingbrook, Illinois

LOS ANGELES

Contact: Chairman -William Assibey
562-889-6613

DATE: Sat. June 7th
TIME: 8.00 pm – Midnight
EVENT: Community Event
VENUE: Hilton, Los Angeles Airport 5711 W. Century Blvd. Los Angeles, California

DATE: Sun., June 8th
TIME: 2.00 pm –5.00pm
EVENT: Special Luncheon
VENUE: Call contact for details

DATE: Mon., June 9th
TIME: 12.00 pm –3.00 pm
EVENT: Special Luncheon
VENUE: Call contact for details