Ghana has bestowed its highest honour, The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta, upon President William Ruto. https://rb.gy/7pejhx
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00:43 We here in Ghana--
00:55 and I believe I can confidently speak
00:56 for the rest of our brothers and sisters on the continent--
01:01 applaud you, Mr. President, as an exemplar
01:05 of the new generation of African leaders
01:08 who have decided to insist on the application
01:11 of the principles of accountability and due process
01:15 to all citizens of their countries,
01:18 no matter their standing or status in society,
01:22 and no matter the complexity and sensitivity
01:26 of the political consequences.
01:28 Kenya, under your leadership, is setting herself
01:32 up to be a shining example of a nation governed
01:36 according to the rule of law.
01:39 The engagements we have had during my visit,
01:42 including the Kenya-Ghana Business Forum,
01:47 the inauguration of the BINational Commission,
01:51 and our direct interactions at the highest level
01:55 show beyond doubt that our partnership is
01:59 strong and meaningful, and that under it, the coming years
02:04 are going to be greater and better.
02:08 May our bonds of brotherhood and solidarity,
02:15 the momentum of our strategic collaboration,
02:18 and our desire for African unity, security,
02:21 and prosperity endure.
02:23 May our work affirm the people of Kenya and Ghana
02:28 in their aspiration for greater integration,
02:31 more opportunities, and inclusive transformation.
02:37 Mr. President, with a lot of humility,
02:41 I appreciate the honor you have bestowed on me
02:46 on behalf of the people of Kenya.
02:48 The highest honor of the Republic of Ghana to me
02:52 this evening is a humbling experience.
02:55 And, Mr. President, I hope and pray
02:58 that I will live up to the aspirations of the forefathers
03:04 who came before us.
03:06 Thank you.
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