The
United States Government has congratulated the President-elect of
Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana for a successful
election.
The U.S. has congratulated Ghana and the country’s president-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo, on the success of the Dec. 7 Poll.
Deputy Spokesperson of U.S. Department of State, Mark Toner, in a
statement issued on Friday, said the outcome of the election was a proof
of Ghana’s vibrant democracy.
“The U.S. has congratulated the people of Ghana on the successful conclusion of the December 7 general election.
“We also congratulate President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo. The
peaceful and inclusive nature of the election is a testament to Ghana’s
citizens and its vibrant democracy,” he said.
The U.S. also commended Ghana’s President, John Mahama, for
demonstrating sportsmanship and statesmanship by respecting the outcome
of the election, and the country’s electoral commission..
“We commend President Mahama for respecting the results
announced by the Electoral Commission, calling on his supporters to do
the same.
“We also commend him for demonstrating the leadership and commitment to democracy for which Ghana is known throughout the world.
“We commend Ghana’s Electoral Commission for administering a credible election process.”
He said the U.S. has also recognised the civil society
organisations that contributed to a peaceful, transparent, and fair
election.
Toner said the Secretary of State, John Kerry, in a phone calls
with Mahama and Akufo-Addo, said the U.S. and Ghana had a close and
enduring friendship rooted in our mutual commitment to freedom and
democratic values.
“We look forward to working with President-elect Akufo-Addo and
his administration on economic growth, health, governance and security
in Ghana and throughout West Africa.
“Ghana has a long tradition of peaceful democratic elections
and we congratulate the country on its sustained commitment to
democracy.”
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