Ola Akinwunmi
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on his victory in the country’s December 7, 2024, general election.
Mahama’s win was confirmed after his opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday, citing the need to ease tensions following reported clashes in several local constituencies.
Although the Electoral Commission has yet to announce the official results, Bawumia’s ruling National Democratic Congress reported that Mahama led with 56.3% of the vote, compared to their 41.3%.
President Tinubu, in a telephone call to Mahama, expressed hope that Mahama’s return to power would bring stability to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which Tinubu chairs.
Tinubu also commended the people of Ghana for their commitment to democracy, demonstrated through the peaceful and successful conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections.
The Nigerian leader further expressed readiness to work with Mahama’s incoming administration to strengthen bilateral ties and build a brighter future for the West African region.
