SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, (THEWILL) – President Buhari has congratulated Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his re-election for a second term as President in the recent General Elections in Ghana.
A statement by Presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, commended the people of Ghana on the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections.
The statement reads : ” I congratulate President Akufo-Addo on his re-election for a second term in office. I also commend the people of Ghana on the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections – further proof that constitutional democracy has come to stay in West Africa.
“Nigeria and Ghana share close historical and cultural ties and I look forward to working with President Akufo-Addo to realise our shared goals of peace, security and prosperity for our citizens and the entire ECOWAS community.
“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I wish President Akufo-Addo a successful new tenure, and peace and stability in his country, as well as improved relations between our countries.”
The statement added that Buhari appealed to other contestants in the elections to put national interest above personal and partisan considerations and maintain the peace, while seeking resolution of grievances through established legal avenues.
Buhari wished Akufo-Addo a successful new tenure, peace and stability in his country as well as improved bilateral relations.
