Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed unwavering confidence in the leadership of Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking at Mahama's inauguration ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Tinubu commended his Ghanaian counterpart’s commitment to progress and expressed optimism about the positive transformations his administration would bring.
“I have no doubt your administration will bring about positive change and progress,” Tinubu stated. He further assured Mahama of Nigeria’s steadfast support and encouraged the new president to seek assistance from Nigeria whenever needed.
In his inaugural address, President Mahama outlined a bold vision for Ghana’s future, calling for a “national reset” to confront the nation’s pressing challenges.
Acknowledging the economic hardships and crises that have plagued the country in recent years, Mahama struck a hopeful tone, emphasizing that these difficulties are not insurmountable.
“If democracy is celebrated as a superior means of governance, then its outcomes must be more tangible and benefit people in their individual lives. Any honest introspection on the pulse of our nation would reveal that many Ghanaians do not feel they have partaken in or benefitted from this democratic dividend,” Mahama remarked.
He acknowledged the severe economic challenges of the past but expressed optimism for a brighter future, pledging to restore hope and prosperity.
“We are a people hit by a severe economic crisis and hardships, moving from crisis to crisis in recent years. But there is hope on the horizon,” he said.
“Today should mark the beginning of a new opportunity