Tinubu congratulates Ghana’s President-elect
President Bola Tinubu
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ghana President-elect, John Dramani Mahama over his victory in the December 7 general election in Ghana, following his opponent’s accommodation speech.
Tinubu who spoke with Mahama in a telephone call hoped that his ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Economic Community of West African States of which Tinubu is the chairman.
This was made known in a statement on Sunday, by the
Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga stated that Tinubu while communicating with the Mahamah commended the people of Ghana for their commitment to democracy, which was demonstrated through the peaceful and successful conduct of both the presidential and parliamentary elections, affirming that he applauded Ghanaians for demonstrating again to the world that democracy is the preferred path to achieving political stability, economic development, social justice, and transparent governance in Africa.
“He affirmed that Nigeria’s and the region’s belief in the principles of the people’s right to choose their leaders freely will remain a source of pride.
“The Nigerian leader applauded the candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for conceding defeat before the official announcement by Ghana’s Electoral Commission.
“President Tinubu said Bawumia’s stance reinforced Ghana’s democratic ethos.
“President Tinubu noted that President-elect Mahama’s return to Jubilee House, having served as President from 2012 to 2017, reflects the Ghanaian people’s trust in his stewardship and vision to take the country to greater heights,” Onanuga had written.
Onanuga further established that Tinubu restates his steadfast support for deepening the fraternal bonds between Nigeria and Ghana, underpinned by shared history, cultural ties, mutual support and cooperation, Pan-African goals, democracy, the rule of law, and economic integration.
“The Nigerian leader thanks President Nana Akufo-Addo for his exemplary leadership and numerous contributions to Ghana’s progress and regional peace and stability.
“The President looks forward to working with President Mahama’s incoming administration to strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors and build a brighter future in the West Africa region,” he added.
Mahama served as Vice President of Ghana from 2009 to 2012, Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2009, and held deputy and ministerial roles between 1998 and 2001.
