- President Tinubu said Bawumia’s stance reinforced Ghana’s democratic ethos.
- The Nigerian leader thanks President Nana Akufo-Addo for his exemplary leadership and numerous contributions to Ghana’s progress and regional peace and stability.
President Bola Tinubu has commended Ghana’s democratic advancement in West Africa, citing the 2024 presidential election as a success.
Tinubu also congratulated John Mahama, National Democratic Congress (NDC) president-elect, on his election victory.
On Saturday, Ghanaians voted for a new president and parliament members.
On Sunday, Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to Mahama.
Tinubu praised Ghanaians for their commitment to democracy, according to Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser.
Tinubu expressed optimism to Mahama about regional stability and peace within ECOWAS.
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 of winner 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, reflected 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 statement noted that President Tinubu renewed 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 thanked President Nana Akufo-Addo for his exemplary leadership and numerous contributions to Ghana’s progress and regional peace and stability.
Onanuga added that President Tinubu looked 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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