Former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama has been declared the winner of Ghana’s recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections, marking a significant political comeback.
His victory was met with widespread celebration and international recognition, including a congratulatory message from H.E. George Manneh Weah, former President of the Republic of Liberia.
In a formal statement issued from Monrovia, H.E. Weah commended Mahama for his perseverance and leadership, which resonated with the Ghanaian electorate. The Liberian statesman highlighted the significance of Mahama’s victory as an indicator of the Ghanaian people’s desire for change and progress.
A Message of Congratulations
Weah’s statement read:
“I extend heartfelt congratulations to former president John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana. His triumph is a testament to his perseverance and valor, and the Ghanaian people’s yearning for a change in the direction of their country.”
He also lauded Mahama’s main contender, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his exemplary statesmanship in conceding defeat gracefully. Dr. Bawumia’s gesture, Weah noted, reinforces Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.
“I also wish to congratulate his contender, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his statesmanship by conceding defeat even before the votes were fully counted and announced by the Elections Commission. His action once again raises the world’s admiration for the robustness of Ghanaian democracy.”
Weah further praised the Ghanaian populace for their active participation in the democratic process and the outgoing president, Nana Akufo-Addo, for overseeing a peaceful and transparent election.
“All Ghanaians are deserving of our praise for having achieved yet another remarkable feat. This is the latest in a series of democratic elections on the African continent, which shows a move towards respect for the rule of law and will of the people in spite of setbacks in other areas. I also extend thanks to outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo for having presided over a generally peaceful and transparent process. He will be leaving an enviable democratic legacy as he prepares to take a bow.”
A Model for African Democracy
Weah’s message underscored Ghana’s role as a model of democratic governance in Africa. He expressed hope that other nations in the region would emulate Ghana’s strong democratic traditions.
“It is my hope that other nations in the region can take a page or two from the enduring Ghanaian culture of democratic governance,”he concluded.
