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Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Akufo-Addo for winning the 2020 December polls in Ghana.
President Akufo-Addo was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission on Wednesday as the winner of the 2020 presidential elections after defeating competitor John Dramani Mahama in the contest.[ads2]
The NPP flagbearer accumulated 6,730,587 votes (51.3%) whiles competitor and flagbearer of the NDC John Dramani Mahama amassed 6,213,182 (47.3%).
Congratulating President Akufo-Addo, President Buhari tweeted that, “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 for the entire ECOWAS community”[ads3]
“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 two countries.”
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.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) December 10, 2020
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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 for the entire ECOWAS community.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) December 10, 2020
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 two countries.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) December 10, 2020
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