Bola Tinubu Exhibits Unwavering Confidence In Mahama's Ability To Bring Positive Change To Ghana
- Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his unwavering confidence in John Mahama's ability to bring positive change to Ghana
- Tinubu, the Special Guest of Honour at John Mahama's presidential inauguration, stated that Ghana stands poised for positive transformation under Mahama
- He expressed his goodwill to Mahama and the Ghanaian people and offered Nigeria's friendship and unwavering support to Ghana
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Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was the special guest of Honor at John Dramani Mahama’s presidential inauguration, has expressed confidence in Ghana’s President.
He stated that he was optimistic about John Mahama’s leadership and its positive ramifications for Ghana and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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Addressing dignitaries and thousands of well-meaning Ghanaians who had thronged the Black Star Square, Tinubu said Ghana stands poised for significant achievements under John Mahama’s leadership.
He further reaffirmed Ghana and Nigeria’s close ties and shared history.
He pledged Nigeria’s unwavering support for Mahama’s administration and promised to continue strengthening the strong bond between the two nations.
Tinubu also spoke about the need to strengthen regional cooperation and solidarity, especially since waves of coup d’etats and insurgencies have characterised the West African political landscape.
He said that in fostering even stronger ties, Ghana can always count on Nigeria as a reliable development partner, and together, the nations will strive to achieve their development goals.
Tinubu encouraged Mahama to contact him frequently whenever he sought assistance or advice and to be assured that he would get exactly that from Aso Rock, Nigeria’s seat of government.
The Nigerian President, who had referred to Mahama as his brother throughout his speech, encouraged John Mahama to live up to the ideals of Ghana’s founding fathers and deliver on his mandate just as Ghanaians expected of him.
Mahama thanks Bawumia for great sportsmanship
President John Mahama once again praised Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, for his early concession during the 2024 election.
He noted that Dr Bawumia's early concession helped ease tensions across the country and prevented further clashes.
He described the former Vice President as a great sportsman who had pushed him to give his best during the 2024 elections.
According to Mahama, campaigning against Dr Bawumia was gruelling, and he is thankful for the outcome.
He noted that Dr Bawumia's early acceptance of the electoral outcome created a sense of peace and stability and averted further violence.
He urged Ghanaians to maintain the stability and peace of the country.
Mahama also promised to promote a government of inclusivity and unity.
Ato Forson becomes Majority leader
Meanwhile, in Parliament, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has been named the Majority Leader of the Ninth Parliament in Ghana's Fourth Republic.
His nomination and appointment followed a caucus meeting after the dissolution of the Eighth Parliament.
The NDC noted that to ensure continuity, it would maintain its entire frontbench in the new dispensation.
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