Ghana Presidential Election: Buhari Congratulates Akufo-Addo

President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates the candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo, on his historic win of the December 7 Ghana presidential election.

This was contained in a State house press release issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

President Buhari also felicitates with the Government and people of Ghana, the National Electoral Commission, and candidates of political parties, for the decorum, maturity and peaceful conduct of the election that produced a winner from an opposition party, who was contesting for the third time.

President Buhari believes Akufo-Addo is widely experienced and skilled in leadership to build on the legacies of President John Dramani Mahama.

Buhari identified him as a scion of one of the biggest political families in Ghana especially with the lessons learnt from previous unsuccessful attempts preceded by years of service to the country, most notably as foreign affairs minister.

The Nigerian leader extols the statesmanship and great leadership qualities of Mahama, who came into power at a trying period for the country with the passing away of former President John Atta-Mills.

He kept pushing for a better life for all Ghanaians, and strengthening diplomatic relations with countries in the sub-region, especially Nigeria.

He particularly commends the incumbent President for the great courage to call his opponent and concede defeat.

Buhari stressed that leaders must always honour their pre-election pledge to accept the results of polls as the will of the people.

President Buhari remains optimistic that the future of African development rests on building strong political, democratic institutions, ensuring free, fair and credible elections, and respect for the sanctity of the ballot.

He urged the President-elect and other winners of the parliamentary elections in Ghana to be magnanimous in victory while losers should explore peaceful and legal mechanisms to challenge the outcome of the polls where necessary.

President Buhari notes that the greater interest of the country and the stability of the sub-region should be uppermost in the minds of all stakeholders.

The President wishes Ghana a smooth transition of power, and looks forward to working with the new President. Online slot games at Mega Joker slot.com Don’t miss out on the opportunity!

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