Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was sworn in as the fifth president of the 4th Republic of Ghana on January 7, 2017, at the Independence square in Accra following a landslide victory at the polls on December 7, 2016.

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The president delivered a rather long but indelible speech to over 10,000 people that had gathered to witness the solemn but beautiful swearing in ceremony.

Even though the plagiarism saga marred his speech, below are 7 quotable quotes from his speech.

1. "Ghanaians have ever been a restless, questing, hopeful people. And we must bring to our task today the vision and will of those who came before us."

2. "For myself, I am in the unique position of being able to draw on the wisdom and experience of three former Presidents of the Republic."

3. "Ghanaians have cast their votes without equivocation and have forced the change. Now we must do the work the season demands."

4. “We shall measure our progress by the happiness which our people take in being able to manage their own affairs.”

5. "It is time to imagine and to dream again; time to try that business idea again. We will reduce taxes to recover the momentum of our economy."

6. "…. the government and the laws of the land should be dedicated in order specifically to enrich life, property, and liberty of each and every citizen.”

7. "Being a Ghanaian must stand for something more than the holder of a birth certificate or a certain passport."

8. "I will speak for greater justice as well as compassion, and I will call for responsibility and I will live it, as well."