Nigeria’s prominent opposition leader, Peter Obi, has extended warm congratulations to John Dramani Mahama following his swearing-in as Ghana’s new president.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, also marked a historic milestone for Ghana as Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang took the oath of office as the country’s first female vice president.
Peter Obi, known for his advocacy for good governance and development across Africa, lauded Mahama’s leadership and urged him to remain a beacon of hope for the people of Ghana.
In his message, Obi called on Mahama to prioritize the welfare of ordinary citizens and ensure inclusive growth during his tenure.
Obi wrote, “My dear elder brother, President John Dramani Mahama, as you take the oath of office today as President of Ghana, I would like to heartily congratulate you once again and wish you a fruitful tenure. On December 7th, 2024, the people of Ghana spoke loudly in an unmistakable voice that they wanted a reset of their country and gave you the mandate to do it. My earnest prayer is that God Almighty will be with you and grant you the wisdom and willpower to prioritize the welfare of Ghana’s people rather than the few.”
The former Anambra State governor also expressed his admiration for the resilience of Ghanaians and their hope for a brighter future under Mahama’s leadership. In his closing remarks, Obi shared his aspiration for Ghana to shine as a model of progress in Africa, embodying the dreams of the continent’s visionary leaders like Kwame Nkrumah.
“Congratulations once again, my dear brother. May your leadership continue to illuminate the path for a stronger Ghana and a better Africa of Kwame Nkrumah’s dreams,” he concluded.
