President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated the candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo, on his victory in the December 7 Ghana presidential election.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President also also felicitated with the government and people of Ghana, the National Electoral Commission, and candidates of political parties, for the decorum, maturity and peaceful conduct of the election that produced a winner from an opposition party, who was contesting for the third time.

Th statement read, “As a scion of one of the biggest political families in Ghana, and with the lessons learnt from previous unsuccessful attempts preceded by years of service to the country, most notably as foreign affairs minister, President Buhari believes Akufo-Addo is widely experienced and skilled in leadership to build on the legacies of President John Dramani Mahama.

“The Nigerian leader extols the statesmanship and great leadership qualities of Mahama, who came into power at a trying period for the country with the passing away of former President John Atta-Mills, and kept pushing for a better life for all Ghanaians, and strengthening diplomatic relations with countries in the sub-region, especially Nigeria.

“He particularly commends the incumbent President for the great courage to call his opponent and concede defeat, stressing that leaders must always honour their pre-election pledge to accept the results of polls as the will of the people.

“President Buhari remains optimistic that the future of African development rests on building strong political, democratic institutions, ensuring free, fair and credible elections, and respect for the sanctity of the ballot”

Buhari urged the President-elect and other winners of the parliamentary elections in Ghana to be magnanimous in victory while losers should explore peaceful and legal mechanisms to challenge the outcome of the polls where necessary.

He noted that the greater interest of the country and the stability of the sub-region should be uppermost in the minds of all stakeholders.

The President wished Ghana a smooth transition of power, and looked forward to working with the new President.

Cc: lalasticlala

http://punchng.com/buhari-congratulates-ghanas-president-elect-akufo-addo/

God bless my president

Long live federal Republic of Nigeria

good

Wow.
Congrats Nana Akufo-Addo.


Hmm they elected the 'change'candidate.
The people's choice finally 'happened' i guess.

lalasticlala abi na Mynd44. who come carry am enter here. Op take am to politics abeg.

anyway, nice one

It is ok