Ghana can count on Nigeria for support, I am here to walk with you - Tinubu tells Mahama
Accra, Ghana - 08 Jan, 2025 - Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his country's commitment to Ghana, pledging unwavering support to President John Dramani Mahama's administration.
Speaking at the presidential inauguration ceremony in Accra, President Tinubu emphasized the enduring bond between the two nations, calling for a shared commitment to regional progress.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in President Mahama's leadership, predicting that his administration would enhance Ghana-Nigeria relations and contribute to regional integration.
He urged both countries to focus on addressing critical challenges such as poverty, youth unemployment, and instability, envisioning a brighter future for West Africa.
“My dear brother, I am here to walk with you. You know you can count on Nigeria’s support at any given time. You call on me,” Tinubu said, addressing President Mahama.
“We are your brothers and sisters. We shall always be there for you. May your administration be a profound source of progress for you, Ghanaians, and the entire region.”
The Nigerian leader hailed the inauguration as a testament to Africa's democratic maturity, commending Ghana for another peaceful transition of power. He described the occasion as a moment of pride for Ghana, Africa, and its diaspora, calling for unity across the continent.
“I have no doubt that your administration will bring about positive change and progress,” Tinubu said. “Your accession to power marks a new and invigorating momentum in pursuing sub-regional integration and progress.”
“With laser focus, we can tackle our people’s most pressing problems… May Ghana’s democracy continue to grow stronger. May progress and prosperity be your portion.”
“This is a celebration of African democracy,” Tinubu declared.
“We have nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves. We will lift our nations out of poverty and build strong and resilient economies for our people.”
President Tinubu's remarks were echoed in his earlier congratulatory message to President Mahama, in which he expressed readiness to work with the incoming administration to strengthen bilateral ties and build a brighter future in the West African region.
“The sun is out, and the sky may be blue, but I see today a black star rising, rising high in the African sky. This black star shines over this nation and its rays spread across this continent with a sense of shared history, hope, compassion, unity, and devotion to our common wealth.”
“That star reminds us always to strive and work together, bond together, even when we disagree,” he said.
“We must choose the path of peaceful dialogue. Never can we do harm to our brothers, nor can we permit any outsider to disrupt our bonds of brotherhood,'' he added.
Source: Lead News Online
