John Mahama on Tuesday took the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders.
John Mahama returned to the office he held eight years ago following his commanding victory in December elections.
Mahama, 66, defeated the ruling-party’s candidate amid voter anger over economic hardship exacerbated by Ghana’s 2022 sovereign-debt default.
He clinched 56.6% support in a country where the margin between the two main political parties has previously been very slim.
News360 Info reports that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attended Mahama’s oath taking ceremony.
Meanwhile some governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) visited Mahama before his swearing in.
Among the PDP governors who paid the visit to Mahama were the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori; Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri; Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal; Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas and Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang.
In a brief post on his social media handle, Governor Oborevwori said the visit was to enhance bilateral relations between Ghana and their states.
“It was a privilege to pay a courtesy visit to the President-elect of Ghana, His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, earlier today alongside my brother governors.
“This visit will enhance the bilateral relations between our states and, by extension, strengthen the ties between our beloved country, Nigeria and our sister nation, Ghana,” he stated.
Also, Governor Fintiri stated that the visit was a show of solidarity with Mahama as he begins a new chapter of leadership in Ghana.
