President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday congratulated the newly-elected President of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the just ended presidential elections held last week.
Also congratulating the Kenyan people on “their fortitude and maturity”, President Akufo-Addo expressed his delight at the peaceful atmosphere in which the elections were held.
“I am delighted that your long years of meritorious service as a stalwart politician in Kenya will be useful to you, as you take on the onerous responsibilities that come with your new office,” he said.
Milestone
He noted that the success of the 2022 election is yet another milestone in the pursuit of “our common aspiration” for democratic governance, rule of law and the inclusive participation of Ghanaians and Kenyans in the governance process of the two countries on the continent.
“I look forward to working with you to champion the cause of our continent, and to strengthen further the historical bonds of friendship and co-operation that happily exist between our two countries and peoples,” the President said.
President Akufo-Addo’s congratulatory message adds up to African leaders who have since sent felicitations to the President-elect via social media platforms.
They are Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed; Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud; Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa; Burundian President, Evariste Ndayishimiye and Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari.
The rest are Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni; Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan; South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa; Malawian President, Lazarus Chakwera; Guinea-Bissau President, Umaru Sisocco Embalo and Paul Kagame, Rwandan President.
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