He also commended the government and people of Ghana, their electoral commission and candidates of the political parties for the decorum, maturity and peaceful conduct of the election that produced a winner from an opposition party, who was contesting for the third time.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement, said President Buhari also extolled the statesmanship and great leadership qualities of President John Dramani Mahama, saying he came into power at a trying period for the country with the passing away of former President John Atta-Mills and kept pushing for a better life for all Ghanaians and strengthening diplomatic relations with countries in the sub-region, especially Nigeria.
He noted that Akufo-Addo is well experienced and skilled in leadership and would build on the legacies of Mahama. He particularly commended Mahama for the great courage he exhibited in calling his opponent and conceding defeat, stressing that leaders must always honour their pre-election pledge to accept the results of polls as the will of the people.
The President said he was optimistic that the future of African development rests on building strong political, democratic institutions, ensuring free, fair and credible elections, and respect for the sanctity of the ballot.
He urged the President-elect and other winners of the parliamentary elections in Ghana to be magnanimous in victory, while urging losers to explore peaceful and legal mechanisms to challenge the outcome of the polls where necessary. He said the greater interest of the country and the stability of the sub-region should be uppermost in the minds of all stakeholders. He wished Ghana a smooth transition of power, adding that he looks forward to working with the President-elect.
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