President Bola Tinubu has received accolades from Nigerians following his visit to Ghana to attend President John Mahama’s inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Tinubu, who was a special guest, presented a speech to the Ghanaian populace where he hinted at working with Mahama to strengthen the bond for greater prosperity for both countries.

He also assured Ghana of Nigeria’s support and goodwill whenever it is needed, with plans to collaborate in tackling poverty, youth unemployment, instability and other challenges of both countries.

President Tinubu was joined by several notable personalities from Nigeria and across the world. Some of the Nigerian delegates present in Ghana for Mahama’s inauguration are former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, businessman Tony Elumelu, President of African Development Bank Akinwumi Adeshina, Ned Nwoko and his wife Regina Daniels, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, among others.

Tinubu’s speech reads, “The sun is out, and the sky says daylight, but I see today a Black star rising high in the African sky. This black star shines over this nation, and its rays spread across this Continent with a sense of shared history, hope, compassion, unity, and devotion to our common welfare.

We celebrate African Democracy today as Ghana and her beloved people mark the transition from one democratic government to another.

It is time that Africa’s critics stop forgetting the strides your nation, Nigeria and others have made by continuing to ask us to prove ourselves. We have nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves.

While others may seek to demean Africa and keep brother pitted against brother, that shining star reminds us of who we are. Better yet, it reminds us of who we can be.

I am confident that the new government, under the leadership of President John Mahama, will work with Nigeria to strengthen this powerful bond, leading to greater shared prosperity for our people.

President John Mahama and I share a deep friendship. My dear brother, I am here to work with you. You know you can count on Nigeria’s support and goodwill whenever needed. The bond is strong and cannot be broken.

With laser focus, we can tackle our people’s most pressing concerns: poverty, youth unemployment, instability, insurgency, and many other problems hampering our desired progress.

May Ghana’s democracy continue to grow stronger. May progress and prosperity be your portion. Let us all look forward to a future filled with hope, opportunity, and prosperity.

God bless Ghana and its Beloved People.
God bless Nigeria and its Beloved People.
God bless ECOWAS.
God bless our Beloved Africa.”

His speech attracted several praises from Nigerians who took to social media to share their thoughts.

@Onsogbu: God bless you Mr President

@AmodaOgunlere: Best president since 1960! You spoke well. You are restoring Nigeria and the lost hope. The glory of Nigeria is coming back. Our hope is renewed. Thank u President Bola Ahmed Tinubu..

@abdullahayofel: Thank u sir the Best President ever, the entire sensible youths of our great nation are solidly behind you.

@el_rhaj: Oshey AKANBI. Carry go

@Qladele: You're the best, my able President of Nigeria

@GloryDay24: Weldone mr. President

@Temi_tayour: Renewing the hopes of Africa as a whole n gradually restoring the lost glory. Rooting for you, to be the next AU Chairman.

@ididanbaba: Thank u sir the Best President ever, the entire sensible youths of our great nation are solidly behind you. May you succeed

@bummiearo: The President of Africa has spoken. God bless President Tinubu. God bless Nigeria God bless me too.

@wvleed_kessiee:
The one and only jagaban, the greatest president ever!!!
@Crownprinx21: See speech ….Asiwaju for a reason

@Tslymon: God bless Nigeria God bless asiwaju

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