Breaking: President Buhari Congratulates Ghana’s Akufo-Addo On Re-Election

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana on his re-election for a second term in office.

In a series of tweet, Buhari commended the people of Ghana on the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections.

According to him, the election showed that with the right institutions and political leadership, constitutional democracy has come to stay in the West African sub-region.

Buhari wrote: ” 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.”

He further stated that he looks forward to working with the re-elected president of Ghana, adding that both countries share the same cultural and historical relationship.

“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,” Buhari added.