[1] Addo-Kufuor was a member of parliament for Manhyia and from 2001 to 2007, he was the minister for defence under President John Kufuor, his brother.

During his tenure as minister of defense, he instituted the Armed Forces Open Day, an event observed annually and meant to foster cordiality between the military and civilian population.

[3] Upon the coming into power of the NPP in 2017, Addo Kufuor was appointed as board chairman for Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).

As a result of his style, he was singled out for commendation by Auditor General, Daniel Domelevu, who described him as an exceptional public servant.

[13] At his investiture, Addo Kufuor pledged to offer the needed support to authorities to transform the university to one of the topmost TVET institutions for Information Communication and Technology in Ghana.

[14] As chancellor, he instituted the Addo Kufuor's Prize for best ICT student to encourage innovation and the studies of technology.

He personally funds the awards with support from Kweku Oteng, chief executive officer of the Angel Group of Companies.

[15] He also managed to get Agyaba Jewellery to establish a workshop at the university's Adako Jachie's campus to give hands-on training to students and prepare them for the market.

He has also led the university to sign MOU with Ghana Oil Company Limited(GOIL) for the establishment of a Lube Bay at the Amakom Campus to provide practical training for automotive engineering students.

[17] Addo Kufuor is a recipient of the Order of the Volta(Companion) from the Government of Ghana for his contribution to healthcare in the country.

[3] In July 2020, he was adjudged 2019 Outstanding Board Chairman of the year for his role at SSNIT at the 10th Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive Awards.