Dr Clyde Rivers, United Nations Peace Ambassador and the President of iCNTM, the largest Establishing Cultures of Honour organisation in the world, said Ghana was a country that was clearly dedicated to democratisation.

He said Ghana had the potential to become the first Golden Rule Nation in the World especially with the establishment of the first African Chapter of the USA-ACC in Accra.  Dr Richmond Annan, Chief Executive Officer of iCNTM   Africa, added that the USA-ACC and ICN™ were committed to supporting efforts at deepening democracy and economic stability within the countries in which they operate.    

Dr Gladys Loggin-Florunsho, the Founder of the USA-ACC also expressed appreciation for the pioneering leadership of the Ghanaian Chapter of the USA-ACC under the Chairmanship of Martin Ofori, CEO of Crystal Capital and Investments Limited and his Vice, Charles Bennin of Ideal Insurance Brokers.

Mr Ofori said Ghana had earned its spot as a beacon of democracy in Africa and would be a trail blazer in establishing the Golden Rule of doing business.  He added that the USA-ACC Ghana office was currently in the process of establishing qualifying procedures to register reputable organisations in Ghana to be part of a prestigious group of organisations that had received the honour of practicing the Golden Rule of doing business.

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“We at the U.S.A-Africa Chamber of Commerce and iChange Nations™ are honoured to congratulate President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his election and swearing in as President of the Republic of Ghana.

Please accept our congratulations on a race well run and our best wishes for the years ahead.  You have assumed office at a time of uneasy global economic condition, among other challenges.  We are however assured that bound by the economic values of democracy, freedom, honour and respect for the rule of law, you will do your utmost best to strategically deploy the best talents with the dexterity to engender growth and development to keep the flag of Ghana flying higher.

While we are assured are key sectors that will open up the economy, help local businesses to form international partnerships and motivate innovation.  We also congratulate John Dramani Mahama, for your valiant effort during the campaign and wish you every success in all your endeavours.

We acknowledge your dedication to the continuous democratization process and say “ayeeko” for your hard work during of your ability to bring overall development to the country, we would like to remind you of issues bordering on fiscal discipline, energy, trade and investment, education among others, which you outlined in your manifesto.

We believe that these your term as President of Ghana and efforts at ensuring a peaceful transition. We commend the Electoral Commission for a job well done in the organization of the 2016 General Elections.

We would also like to acknowledge the work of the National Peace Council, Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), other Civil Service Organizations, and all Ghanaians in protecting our thriving democracy."