Ghana’s President-elect, Mahama Meets Tinubu in Abuja for Talks Following Election (See Photos)

President-elect of Ghana, John Mahama, paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.

The visit follows Mahama’s recent victory in Ghana’s December 7 general election, where he secured 56.55% of the votes, defeating Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 41.6%.

During the meeting, both leaders were reported to have discussed regional cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties between Nigeria and Ghana.

Mahama’s visit comes days after Tinubu extended a congratulatory message to him, lauding his election victory and commitment to democratic ideals. Tinubu had also praised Bawumia for graciously conceding defeat, describing the gesture as a mark of true statesmanship during the 66th ordinary session of ECOWAS.

Mahama previously served as Ghana’s president from 2012 to 2016. His return to the presidency is viewed as a new chapter for Ghana’s democracy and its relationship with neighboring countries, particularly Nigeria.

Observers view Mahama’s visit as a reaffirmation of the strong ties between both nations, emphasizing the role of leadership in fostering unity and development in the West African region.