The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 presidential candidate and vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has received praise from Ghana’s Diplomatic Corps for admitting defeat early.
Dr. Bawumia’s early concession, according to the Diplomatic Corps, highlights Ghana’s democracy’s maturity and the shared duty of all leaders to preserve the principles of peace, unity, and national advancement.
“Your actions reaffirm the confidence and trust the international community has in Ghana as a model for democratic governance,” the Corps noted in a statement.
The Corps added, “Your unwavering commitment to the values of democracy, especially through your honourable concession in the recent elections, stands as a testament to your statesmanship and love for this nation.
“In moments of political transition, it is the strength of character and respect for the democratic process that defines a leader.”
Below is statement:
According to the Diplomatic Corps, Dr Bawumia’s early concession underscores the maturity of Ghana’s democracy and the shared responsibility of all leaders to uphold the ideals of peace, unity, and progress for the nation.
“Your actions reaffirm the confidence and trust the international community has in Ghana as a model for democratic governance,” the Corps noted in a statement.
The Corps added, “Your unwavering commitment to the values of democracy, especially through your honourable concession in the recent elections, stands as a testament to your statesmanship and love for this nation.
“In moments of political transition, it is the strength of character and respect for the democratic process that defines a leader.” commitment to the values of democracy, especially through your honorable concession in the recent elections, stands as a testament to your statesmanship and love for this nation. In moments of political transition, it is the strength of character and respect for the democratic process that defines a leader.
Your grace in accepting the outcome is not only a reflection of your integrity but also a profound contribution to Ghana’s enviable democratic credentials, which serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration across the continent.
The peaceful and dignified manner in which you have conducted yourself underscores the maturity of Ghana’s democracy and the shared responsibility of all leaders to uphold the ideals of peace, unity, and progress for the nation. Your actions reaffirm the confidence and trust the international community has in Ghana as a model for democratic governance.
As the Diplomatic Corps, we applaud your example and encourage all stakeholders to continue strengthening this legacy, Let us celebrate Ghana’s democracy not just as a system but as a shared commitment to values that uplift its people and inspire others.
We thank you for your exemplary leadership and wish you continued success as you contribute to the development of this great nation.
Maher Kheir, Ambassador of Lebanon, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
