President of Liberia, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has commended Ghana for a peaceful transition of power and government.
Addressing the gathering at the Black Star Square on Saturday, Madam Sirleaf was pleased with the remarkable feat chalked by Ghana and celebrated the victory of the nation together with Ghanaians.
Speaking on behalf of ECOWAS at the swearing-in ceremony of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in Accra, she stated that “today we witness a completion of a democratic process of peaceful transfer of power from one administration to another. You Ghanaians make us proud after a hard fought campaign. You have put differences aside and come together as one people to celebrate this victory. We must remember that, this event is a fruit of many years of hard labour.”
She also lauded the Electoral Commission (EC) and the various political parties for upholding the laws of the State and ensuring peace in the past elections.
Madam Sirleaf further congratulated Ex-President John Dramani Mahama for playing key role in Ghana’s democracy.
“Where there is peace, every child gets the chance to grow his or her potential in an environment of tranquility.We are proud of the people of Ghana today….. Ghana has been the bastion of democracy for many decades after years of turbulence.
“John as you leave the state house, please remember and cherish the fact that you have many roles to play in the future, in Ghana, in Africa and the world. We all need your talent. I am thankful for the cordial relationship that has developed between our two countries in finding solutions to the problems of our nations and sub-region,” She stated.
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