President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have congratulated John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory in Ghana’s December 7 presidential election.
The Nigerian President’s message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu spoke with Mahama to express his hopes for continued regional stability under Mahama’s leadership.
“In a telephone call to Mahama, President Tinubu 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,” the statement read.
President Tinubu commended Ghanaians for their commitment to democracy and praised the peaceful and transparent 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,” the statement added.
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He also recognized the courage and sportsmanship of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana and candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), who conceded defeat before the official results were announced. Tinubu remarked that Bawumia’s actions underscored Ghana’s democratic values and maturity.
Reflecting on Mahama’s return to Jubilee House, Tinubu noted it as a testament to the Ghanaian people’s confidence in his leadership. “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.”
The Nigerian leader also emphasized the importance of the historical and cultural ties between Nigeria and Ghana. He reaffirmed his commitment to fostering stronger bilateral relations and working together to achieve shared goals in areas such as economic integration, democracy, and the rule of law.
Tinubu extended his gratitude to outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo for his leadership and significant contributions to Ghana’s progress and regional 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,” the statement concluded.
In a separate statement, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, also congratulated the people of Ghana on their successful and peaceful elections.
Touray praised the nation’s democratic maturity and highlighted the smooth transition of power. “The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Touray, congratulates the Ghanaian people on their successful and generally peaceful elections,” the statement read.
Touray extended his congratulations to John Mahama on his victory and commended Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for his prompt concession. “The president equally commends Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for his timely concession, which demonstrates his statesmanship and love for country,” the statement added.
As Mahama prepares to assume office, both President Tinubu and ECOWAS expressed optimism about the future of Ghana and its role in fostering regional cooperation and stability.
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