President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama following his victory in the December 7, 2024, general election.
While the results are yet to be announced by the Electoral Commission, the ruling National Democratic Congres shared that Mahama was in the lead with 56.3 per cent of the vote against its 41.3 per cent.
Tinubu’s message comes on the heels of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia concerning defeat on Sunday to diffuse tension after reported fights in several local constituencies.
The statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga partly reads: “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, of which President Tinubu is the chairman.”
“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, the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for conceding defeat before the official announcement by Ghana’s Electoral Commission,” the statement added.