President John Mahama has congratulated the President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
Mr Trump of the Republican Party beat his main contender Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party in a keenly contested presidential election on Tuesday [November 8].
Hours after the announcement of Donald Trump as President-elect, President Mahama tweeted; “Congratulations President-elect Donald J. Trump.”
President Mahama who is also seeking an extension of his presidential mandate in the upcoming elections in Ghana, had not made any statement concerning the US Presidential elections until Mr Trump’s victory.
Meanwhile, the Donald Trump has promised to work in earnest to rebuild the country and renew the American dream. He was speaking to party faithful in New York after beating Hilary Clinton in an election many political watchers have described as shocking. Mr Trump described the momentum leading to his victory as a movement.
Ghana and the United States have had a peaceful and generally friendly relationship over the past five (5) decades.
Both countries have established close ties in areas that include security, governance, trade and education.
In 2009, US President Barack Obama, visited Ghana on his first visit to Africa where he commended Ghana’s for its growing democracy.
Other Presidents such as Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have also visited Ghana while serving as US Presidents.
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