President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana on his re-election for a second term in office.
He also commended the people of Ghana on the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections, positing that with the right institutions and political leadership, constitutional democracy in the West African sub-region has come to stay.
In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, 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.
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Noting that Nigeria and Ghana share close historic and cultural ties, Buhari stated that he was looking forward to working with his Ghanaian counterpart “in realising shared goals that bring peace, security and prosperity to the citizens of both countries in particular and the ECOWAS community in general.”
He wished President Akufo-Addo a successful new tenure, peace and stability in his country as well as improved bilateral relations.