President John Dramani Mahama has travelled to Brazzaville to witness Denis Sassou Nguesso’s inauguration. Nguesso has been elected to a five-year term.
The event comes after President Nguesso won 94.82 percent of the vote in the election on March 15, extending his decades-long rule over the oil-producing country in Central Africa.
Shortly after Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme was launched in Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, President Mahama flew to the Republic of the Congo, demonstrating a quick shift from domestic policy engagement to regional diplomatic responsibilities.
The Ghanaian President is anticipated to take part in the swearing-in event this morning before heading back to Accra that same day.
The visit demonstrates efforts to uphold solid bilateral and regional ties among African states and emphasises Ghana’s ongoing diplomatic engagement within the continent.
President Nguesso, one of the continent’s longest-serving leaders, has controlled the Republic of the Congo for nearly 42 years in various capacities, with his most recent electoral victory strengthening his grip on power.
President Mahama’s attendance at the ceremony is consistent with the normal practice of African leaders to attend significant national events, particularly presidential inaugurations, as a show of solidarity and collaboration.
Source: newsthemegh.com