BREAKING: Tinubu Congratulates Ghana’s President-Elect, Says His Ascension Will Stabilise ECOWAS

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Presi­dent-Elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 general election in Ghana, follow­ing his opponent’s conces­sion speech......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, in a statement on Sunday noted that in a telephone call to Mahama, the presi­dent hoped that Mahama’s ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Eco­nomic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), of which President Tinubu is the chairman.

“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 Ghanaian 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.”

According to the Pres­ident, 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.

“The president 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.

“He 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”, the statement added.