*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Ghanaian President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory, stating the Nigerian Government looks forward to working with Mahama鈥檚 incoming administration to strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors of their economies and build a brighter future in the West Africa sub-region

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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 General Elections, in Ghana, following his opponent’s concession speech in the neighbouring West African country.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Sunday, December 8, 2024, stated President Tinubu, in a telephone call to Mahama, hoped that Mahama鈥檚 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 Nigerian President also 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.

Tinubu equally applauded Ghanaians for demonstrating, once again, to the world that democracy is the preferred path to achieving political stability, economic development, social justice, and transparent governance in Africa.

Onanuga said the Nigerian leader further affirmed that his country and the region鈥檚 belief in the principles of the people’s right to choose their leaders freely would remain a source of pride.

President Tinubu as well applauded Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice-President of Ghana, for conceding defeat before the official announcement by Ghana鈥檚 Electoral Commission Saturday.

The statement noted President Tinubu said Dr. Bawumia鈥檚 stance had reinforced Ghana鈥檚 democratic ethos.

Tinubu noted that Ghanaian President-elect Mahama鈥檚 return to Jubilee House, having served as President from 2012 to 2017, reflects the Ghanaian people鈥檚 trust in his stewardship and vision to take the country to greater heights.

It is recalled Mahama had 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 Presidential aide stated 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, therefore, thanked President Nana Akufo-Addo for his exemplary leadership and numerous contributions to Ghana鈥檚 progress and regional peace and stability.

Onanuga noted: 鈥淭he 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.鈥�