Buhari congratulates Akufo-Addo for winning the second term of the election

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for winning a second time in the election to govern Ghana for the next four years.

Buhari, in a tweet wrote: ” I congratulate President Akufo-Addo on his re-election for a second term in office. I also commend the people of Ghana on the successful conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections – further proof that constitutional democracy has come to stay in West Africa.”

He added that, “Nigeria and Ghana share close historical and cultural ties and I look forward to working with President Akufo-Addo to realise our shared goals of peace, security and prosperity for our citizens and the entire ECOWAS community.”

“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I wish President Akufo-Addo a successful new tenure, and peace and stability in his country, as well as improved relations between our countries.