Details Of Tinubu’s Statement At Mahama’s Inauguration As Ghana President Emerge

President Bola Tinubu has assured Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, of Nigeria’s unwavering support in fostering national development and strengthening bilateral relations between the two West African nations.

Tinubu made the statement on Tuesday during Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony in Accra, following his victory in Ghana’s presidential election.

Mahama’s win marks the end of two terms in power for the governing New Patriotic Party under outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

His main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat after the December 8 polls.

Speaking at the ceremony, Tinubu emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two countries, noting that Mahama’s leadership heralds a new era of prosperity and mutual progress.

The event in Accra drew leaders from across Africa and beyond. It celebrated a peaceful transition of power in Ghana, a nation often praised for its democratic stability.

While speaking at the inauguration, the Nigerian President said, “Even when we disagree, we must choose the path of peaceful dialogue. Your new President is a man of patriotic vision and substance; he loves his nation and people to the core. Mahama and I share a deep friendship. My dear brother, I am here to work with you, you can always count on Nigeria’s support at any given time you call on me. We will work together to bring prosperity to the people of our two nations.

“Today, I am here not only as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria but also as an African in resolute support of Ghana and her people. This moment is a source of pride and honour for Ghanaians, the entire continent and its diaspora.

“The sun is out, and the sun may be blue, but I see today a black star rising high in the African sky. This black star shines over this nation, and its ray spreads across the continent with a sense of shared history, hope, compassion, unity and devotion to our common welfare.”

Tinubu, however, faulted the critics of Africa, adding that the continent’s leaders should desist from pulling themselves out to the detractors.

He said, “The election of Mahama and other past Ghanaian presidents demonstrates that in West Africa, we are capable of democratic and productive endeavours. It is time that our continent critics stop forgetting the strides that Nigeria and others have made.

“We need not pull ourselves to them; we need nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves. We will lift our nations out of poverty and build strong and resilient economies for our people.”