Mpango attends Mahama’s swearing in
GHANA: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Phillip Mpango yesterday represented President Samia Suluhu Hassan on the inauguration of Ghana’s President John Mahama in Accra, Ghana.
Mahama formally assumed workplace as Ghana’s 14th President in a ceremony at Black Star Square, Accra, marking his third time period within the nation’s highest workplace.
Mahama was sworn in alongside Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the primary lady to turn into vice-president in Ghana.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by hundreds, together with dignitaries, regional leaders and worldwide representatives.
The 65-year-old politician returns to the presidency throughout one in every of Ghana’s most difficult financial intervals in a long time.
He received the December election after pledging to deal with the nation’s financial disaster, fight corruption and cut back unemployment, significantly interesting to youthful voters looking forward to change.
This marks Mahama’s third time as president. He first stepped into the position in July 2012 following the dying of President John Evans Atta Mills and subsequently received the 2012 election.
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His administration resulted in January 2017, and he now replaces Nana Akufo-Addo. During his marketing campaign, Mahama centered closely on revitalising Ghana’s economic system, promising to “reset” the nation by implementing insurance policies aimed toward sustainable development and addressing the cost-of-living disaster.
The December election occurred underneath the shadow of great financial difficulties, with rising inflation and widespread frustration over governance.
Ghana’s election, broadly considered peaceable, reaffirms the nation’s democratic credentials in a area troubled by political instability. Mahama now faces the duty of delivering on his guarantees to revive stability and financial prosperity.
In December final yr, President Samia Suluhu Hassan reaffirmed Tanzania’s dedication to strengthening ties with Ghana following Mahama’s election because the newly elected President of the West African nation.
In a congratulatory message posted on her X account (previously Twitter), the Head of State expressed optimism about future collaboration.
“On behalf of the government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, on being entrusted by the Ghanaian people to lead them as their President,” she wrote.
President Samia additionally emphasised her dedication to fostering stronger bilateral relations between the 2 nations.
“I am looking forward to working together to strengthen our bilateral relations for the benefit of the people of Tanzania and Ghana,” she added.
Ghana’s Electoral Commission introduced Mahama’s victory, reporting that he garnered 56.6 per cent of the vote, defeating Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 41.6 per cent.
