Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in Saturday’s general election in Ghana.
The President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a press statement on Sunday in Abuja.
It said that Tinubu, in a telephone call with Mahama, expressed hope that his ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
Tinubu applauded the people of Ghana for their unwavering commitment to democracy.
“This is demonstrated through the peaceful and successful conduct of both the presidential and parliamentary elections.”
Tinubu applauded Ghanaians for demonstrating again to the world that democracy was the preferred path to achieving political stability, economic development, social justice and transparent governance in Africa.
He added that Nigeria’s and the region’s belief in the principles of the people’s right to choose their leaders freely would remain a source of pride.
President Tinubu, however, commended Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Vice- President of Ghana, for conceding defeat before the official announcement by Ghana’s Electoral Commission.
Tinubu said Bawumia’s stance reinforced Ghana’s democratic ethos.
He said Mahama’s return to the 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.
“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 said.
