The National House of Chiefs has formally congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his re-election. The Chiefs also commended Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his swift and conciliatory message conceding defeat following the election results.
In a statement issued on December 12, the National House of Chiefs expressed their highest regard for the President-elect and pledged their full cooperation with his administration. The statement read:
“The National House of Chiefs congratulates you, Your Excellency John Dramani Mahama and Naana Opoku Agyemang, on your election as President-Elect and Vice President-Elect respectively. Please accept our warmest congratulations on your decisive victory and our best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of the high office of the President of Ghana.
“We also want to congratulate your main contender and the sitting Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia for his timeous and reconciliatory concession message.”
The Chiefs assured President-elect Mahama of their continued respect and support.
