Election 2024: ECOWAS Praise Ghana's Commitment to Democracy
Regional observers have hailed Ghana's peaceful election as a model for the region.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commended Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his commitment to democratic principles in the just ended general elections.
Speaking at the final ECOWAS meeting of 2024 held in Abuja, Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised Ghana’s election process as an exemplary display of democratic principles. He hailed the elections as a model for the region.
“I congratulate President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana for the successful election and urge all of us in the region to learn from this good democratic practice and prioritise our country’s national unity to ensure the political stability of the region.”
The election, which took place on December 7, saw former President John Dramani Mahama win 56% of the votes, defeating the ruling party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 41%.
Mahama's comeback marks the end of eight years of rule by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under President Nana Akufo-Addo. Mahama is set to be sworn in as president on January 7, 2025.
The successful election is expected to promote stability and cooperation in the region, and has been welcomed by the international community.
Source: Lead News Online
