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Akufo-Addo has not donated $2m for Paris' Notre-Dame

President Nana Akufo-Addo has not donated $2 million to help repair Paris’ Notre-Dame cathedral, said a statement issued by the Jubilee House.
Ghanaians criticise Nana Addo over Notre Dame condolence tweet
Ghanaians criticise Nana Addo over Notre Dame condolence tweet

"The assertions being made on social media to the effect that President Akufo-Addo has donated $2 million to the rebuilding of the Notre Dame Cathedral are not true," Jubilee House Communications Director, Eugene Arhin noted.

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“No such thing has been done. We urge all to disregard this false news."

The disclaimer was issued after report on social media and a video on Youtube claimed the president has donated $2 million on behalf of Ghana to held rebuild the burnt cathedral.

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