President Tinubu congratulates Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama on winning the general election in Ghana on December 7^th, 2024.

This was contained in a State House press release by the Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy, Mr.Bayo Onanuga.

According to Mr. Onanuga, President Tinubu reached out to Mr. Mahama on a telephone call.

President Tinubu, who is the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), expressed his confidence that Mahama’s second term in office would further stabilize the organization over the phone.

According to the press release, the Nigerian President praised Ghanaians for their dedication to democracy.

“President Tinubu 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.

“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”, it added.

Tinubu commends Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for acknowledging defect

Tinubu reportedly went on to commend the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for acknowledging defect.

The press release partly reads: “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”.

Tinubu reportedly pointed out that the Ghanaian President-elect, Mr. Mahama had earlier served as a president from 2012 to 2017.

Ghanaian people’s trust in Mahama’s vision

He attributed Mahama’s return to Jubilee House as a reflection of the Ghanaian people’s trust in his vision to propel the country to a higher level.

“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.

“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”, the source stated.

President Tinubu further reaffirmed his unwavering support for strengthening the familial ties between Ghana and Nigeria.

“President Tinubu renews 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”, it concluded.

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