President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to John Mahama, the President-elect of Ghana, following his victory in the country’s general election on Saturday, which came after his opponent conceded defeat.
In a telephone conversation with Mahama, President Tinubu expressed hope that Mahama’s second term in office would contribute to greater stability within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Tinubu praised the people of Ghana for their strong commitment to democracy, citing the peaceful and successful conduct of both the presidential and parliamentary elections, as noted in a statement from his spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
The Nigerian president commended Ghanaians for once again demonstrating to the world that democracy is the preferred route to achieving political stability, economic growth, social justice, and good governance across Africa.
He emphasized that Nigeria and the region take great pride in the fundamental principle of the people’s right to freely elect their leaders.
Tinubu also commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Ghana’s Vice President, for conceding defeat even before the official declaration by the Electoral Commission.
He described Bawumia’s actions as a reinforcement of Ghana’s democratic values.
The president-elect’s return to the Jubilee House, after serving as president from 2012 to 2017, reflected the trust Ghanaians have in his leadership and his vision for the country’s progress, Tinubu said.
In his statement, Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening the historic and cultural ties between Nigeria and Ghana, emphasizing their shared values of democracy, rule of law, economic integration, and Pan-African unity.
The Nigerian leader also expressed gratitude to outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo for his leadership and significant contributions to Ghana’s advancement and regional stability.
President Tinubu expressed eagerness to collaborate with Mahama’s incoming administration to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors and work towards a more prosperous future for the West African region.
