Ghana: Tinubu affirms citizens’ rights to choose leaders in free election
By Adeola Atanda
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has affirmed the people’s rights to choose their leaders in democratic elections. He stated this in his congratulatory message to Ghana’s president-elect John Mahama.
Mahama had trounced the ruling party’s candidate, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the keenly contested presidential race. Tinubu said he had told Mahama during a telephone call that he hoped his ascension would enhance the Economic Community of West African States’ stability.
In the same statement, “President Tinubu commended the people of Ghana for their commitment to democracy”, saying 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.”
He equally applauded Bawumia “for conceding defeat”, saying his action “reinforced Ghana’s democratic ethos.”
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“President 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 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.”
