US Ambassador Robert P. Jackson ends duty in Ghana, says favorite Ghanaian food is ''guinea fowl''.

Ambassador Robert Porter Jackson leaves for his home country the US, on Friday after a two-and a half year successful duty tour in Ghana. He shared his thoughts about his stay and other matters with Journalists at the US Embassy in Accra.

Rebecca Ekpe who was at the Embassy reports that Mr. Jackson said he and his wife will miss Ghana. When asked what his take away will be culturally and most memorable experience from Ghana. Ambassador Jackson replied, ''in terms of my memories of

Ghana, they are very positive. I've travelled every region of the country, I've been very warmly welcomed, I've eaten fufu, kelewele, guinea fowl which is my favorite and I have great memories of being here. But the best memories that I have spent with people whether Accra, or Wa and my wife and I have been extremely happy to make Ghana our home. We've travelled here many times over the past 20 years, I'm certain we will come back because we've made so many friends but the strongest memories are about those warm friendships''. 

Ambassador Jackson described his diplomatic work as very interesting and his tour of Ghana as "very positive". He said relations between Ghana and the US have been enhanced in the areas of peace and security, education and health among others. Because Ambassador Jackson arrived in Ghana at the height of the 2016 general elections, he has been a keen watcher of Ghana's democratic journey. In his view, stability is essential in sustaining development. On the controversies at the Electoral Commission, the Outgoing US Ambassador said persons or political parties with concerns about President Akufo-Addo's nominee for

The new EC Chairperson position should articulate their concerns during Mrs. Jean Mensa's vetting process. He described the new EC Chairperson nominee as a ''good choice'' for the slot and said it is critical that Ghana's Electoral Commission returns to work to plan for the District Assemblies Election and the 2020 General Election, to keep Ghana's democratic trajectory in place. 

Ambassador Jackson said Ghana is a ''beacon of hope for democracy'' on the continent, and he hopes other African countries, especially those going to the polls will take a cue from Ghana's example. After 37 years of diplomatic service with two and a half years in Ghana, US Ambassador Robert Porter Jackson says he will retire from active service. 

STORY:  REBECCA EKPE
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