President Bola Tinubu says the 2024 presidential election in
Ghana demonstrates democratic progress in West Africa.
Tinubu congratulated John Mahama, president-elect and
candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for his victory in the
election.
On Saturday, Ghanaians headed to the polls to elect a new
president and members of the parliament.
Results trickling in have placed Mahama on course to win the
election. The Electoral Commission of Ghana is yet to make final announcement
on the presidential election.
On Sunday, Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s vice-president and
candidate of ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), conceded to Mahama in the
election.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on
information and strategy to the president, Tinubu praised Ghanaians for their
unwavering commitment to democracy.
Onanuga noted that, in a phone call, Tinubu expressed
optimism to Mahama that his second term would enhance regional stability and
peace within the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS).
Tinubu affirmed that Nigeria’s belief in free, fair
elections remains a proud principle, ensuring citizens’ rights to choose
leaders freely.
“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,” Onanuga said.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
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