After his stunning victory in the December 2016 presidential election in which he secured an astonishing 53.85% of the votes - with his main rival, John Mahama, getting 44.40% - Akufo-Addo was sworn in as president. YEN, today, brings you throwback pictures of Akufo-Addo from his childhood right through to adolescence and finally adulthood.

The pictures document some of Akufo-Addo's fondest memories with his family, including his dad and mum, and close relatives.

1. Akufo-Addo poses with his mother, Adeline Akufo-Addo



2. Akufo-Addo with his dad and mum



3. Akufo-Addo (seated left) with his family



4. A young Akufo-Addo tries his hands at boxing



5. Akufo-Addo plays with a toy in what appears to be his father's house



6. Akufo-Addo (wearing a cap) with his family



7. Akufo-Addo as a student at Lancing College in the UK



8. Akufo-Addo with his family members



9. Akufo-Addo as a young lawyer