By Tendai Guvamombe
Pan-African Parliament President Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira has extended heartfelt congratulations to Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his resounding victory in the recent presidential elections .
Mahama, a former member of the Pan African Parliament, secured a second term as President of the Republic of Ghana, demonstrating the people’s nostalgia for his first term and confidence in his leadership.
The Pan African Parliament applauds Mahama’s commitment to democratic values, citing his gracious concession by former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, which reinforced Ghana’s enduring democratic character.
The peaceful conduct of the elections, facilitated by the Ghanaian people, has also been commended.
Charumbira emphasized the strong bonds of solidarity between the continental legislature and the Republic of Ghana, expressing enthusiasm for further enhancing these relations under Mahama’s leadership.
This development underscores the Pan African Parliament’s commitment to promoting peace, unity, and democratic principles across Africa.
Mahama’s re-election is seen as a testament to his ability to unite the nation and address pressing challenges.
The Pan African Parliament’s support for his presidency demonstrates its dedication to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing the African Union’s objectives.
Mahama’s Commitment to Democracy:
His re-election reflects the people’s trust in his leadership and democratic values
Peaceful Elections: The Ghanaian people’s peaceful conduct of the elections sets a positive precedent for the region.
Regional Cooperation: The Pan African Parliament’s support for Mahama’s presidency underscores its commitment to strengthening regional ties .
This congratulatory message from the Pan African Parliament President showcases the organization’s dedication to promoting democratic values, peace, and unity across Africa .
President Charumbira’s Full Statement
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT – ELECT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF GHANA, JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA
On behalf of the Bureau, the entire membership of the Pan African Parliament and indeed on my own
behalf, I wish to convey our hearty congratulations to the President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, Mr.
John Dramani Mahama, on his resounding victory in the Presidential elections.
Mr. Mahama is a former member of the Pan African Parliament.
The re-election of Mr. Mahama to serve a second term as President of the Republic of Ghana is as much
an expression of the people of Ghana’s nostalgic remembrance of his first term as President as it is a
reaffirmation of their confidence and belief in his tried and tested leadership.
The Pan African Parliament applauds the former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,
for putting the interests of Ghana first by graciously conceding defeat and congratulating the Presidentelect thus reaffirming Ghana’s enduring democratic character. The PAP also applauds the people of
Ghana for the peaceful manner in which the elections were conducted.
The Pan African Parliament cherishes the strong bonds of solidarity that exist between the continental
legislature and the Republic of Ghana and looks forward to the further enhancement of these relations
with the Republic Ghana under the able stewardship of one of our own.
Long Live Ghana! Long Live Representative Democracy!
H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira
PRESIDENT OF THE PAN AFRICAN PARLIAMENT
