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Zvamaida Murwira
Senior Reporter
Pan African Parliament president Chief Fortune Charumbira is in Accra, Ghana for the inauguration of that country’s President elect, Mr John Dramani Mahama who was declared winner of elections held last month.
Mr Mahama will also be sworn in together with Vice President elect, Mrs Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang who becomes the country’s first female vice president.
In an invitation letter addressed to Chief Charumbira, Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Bagbin said his presence would go a long way in forging strong collaborations among African parliaments.
“I write to invite you to the official swearing of the President elect and Vice President elect of the Republic of Ghana. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in the morning on Tuesday January 7, 2025,” read the letter.
“As Ghana transition to a new political administration and begins a new legislative session, we acknowledge the significance of building strong ties and collaboration among parliaments across the African region.
“Your presence would therefore be a great honour and a symbol of unity, shared values and commitment to democratic governance in our respective countries.”
Mr Mahama, who was the main opposition leader, beat his main rival, vice president and ruling party presidential candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia.
Mr Mahama, 66, is making a comeback after serving as Ghana’s president from 2012 to 2016.
