This was the message the National Leader of Nigeria’s biggest opposition party, the Action Congress of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent to Nigerians, from Ghana during the swearing-in of the new Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama.
Tinubu in his congratulatory message to Ghana president, urges Nigerian government to take a cue from Ghanaian democracy by organising a free and fair election especially now that the country is closer to 2015 general election.
Ghana remains a signpost of good governance and democratic values Africa is in dire need of. For Ghana, this transition from democracy to democracy marks a sparkling moment in the history of the country.
I congratulate the elected President of Ghana, John Mahama and the good people of Ghana on this occasion. It is a moment in history many nations still long for and Ghana offers that great hope that even in Africa democracy thrives.
To the people of Ghana once again I give kudos for embracing with discipline the new innovation of the biometric voting system. As with most innovations, there were lapses and delays during this initial use. But the people persevered and did not for once quit on the system. The people of Ghana performed their civic duty with propriety and quiet heroism. There is a lesson for all of Africa in this.
Today, Ghana stands tall as a model of democratic practice for Africa and much of the world. You have shown that the soil of Africa is as fertile ground for democracy as any other soil. The Black Star today shines brighter than ever before and with each successful election Africa will advance.
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Quelle/Source: Osun Defender, 08.01.2013
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