President Bola Tinubu has assured Ghana’s President John Mahama of his support in driving change and economic prosperity for the people of Ghana.
Tinubu stated this during his speech on Tuesday in Accra at the inauguration of the Ghanaian leader.
According to Tinubu, who is also the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Nigeria, Ghana and leaders of countries on the African continent must commit themselves to building strong economies to uplift the people.
“It is time that our continent’s critics stopped forgetting the strides that Nigeria and others have made. We need not put ourselves to death. We have nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves. We will lift our nations out of poverty and build strong and resilient economies for our people,” the Nigerian leader said.
“Today, I am here not only as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria but also as an African in resolute support of Ghana and her people. This moment is a source of pride and honour for Ghanaians, the entire continent and its diaspora. The sun may be out and the sky may be blue but I see today a black star rising, rising high in the African sky. This black star shines over this nation and its ray spread across this continent with a sense of shared history, hope, compassion, unity, devotion to our common welfare.
“While others may seem to demean Africa and keep brothers pitting against brothers, that shining star reminds us of who we are; better yet, it reminds us of who we can be. That star reminds us always to strive and work together, bond together. Even when we disagree we must choose the path of peaceful dialogue, never can we do harm to our brothers nor can we permit outsiders to disrupt our bond of brotherhood.
“The spirit of the former president, the first Republic President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, is here present today, lifting that star higher and higher. Just as Ghana draws inspiration and a well of strength from Kwame Nkrumah and many of its past leaders, Nigeria similarly draws inspiration from its founding fathers who not only fought for her independence but also share the close relationship between our two nations. May we always work in the way and the spirit of these enlightened leaders. Ghana is in harmony with that spirit and President John Mahama’s inauguration today reflects that.
“Your new president is a man of patriotic vision and substance, he loves his nation and his people to the core. He believes that your nation has a mission and intends for you all to fulfil it. No one can ask more of a leader than that. President John Mahama and I share a deep friendship. My dear brother, I’m here to work with you, you know you can count on Nigeria’s support at any given time you call on me. We are your brothers and sisters. We shall always be there for you. May your administration be a profound success and progress for you Ghanaians and the entire region.
“I am confident that the new government under the leadership of President John Mahama will work with Nigeria to strengthen this bond leading to greater shared progress, prosperity for the people of our two nations. I have no doubt that your administration will bring about positive change and progress.”In his inauguration speech, Mahama pledged to tackle unemployment, inflation and corruption. (Vanguard)
