Ghana Election: Obi Congratulates President-elect Mahama, Urges For Transformative Achievements

Former Presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama, on his election victory.

He noted that Mahama’s victory “stands as an example of the democratic values and political maturity our beloved continent so needs”

In a post on his X handle, Obi who was a former governor of Anambra State, urged the Ghana’s President-elect to use the opportunity to effect “transformative achievements in the critical areas of development, education, health, pulling Ghanaian people out of poverty, and inspiring progress and unity across Africa.”

The full text of the post reads:

Your Excellency, Mr. President-elect John Mahama @JDMahama .

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your election victory as the President of the Republic of Ghana.

Your victory stands as an example of the democratic values and political maturity our beloved continent so needs. It underscores Ghana’s proud tradition of respect for the democratic process and peaceful transitions

May your presidency be marked by transformative achievements in the critical areas of development, education, health, pulling Ghanaian people out of poverty, and inspiring progress and unity across Africa. -PO