President Nangolo Mbumba has pledged to deepen Namibia’s friendship and cooperation with Ghana under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama.
In his congratulatory message to Mahama, Mbumba applauded the president-elect and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party following their victory in Ghana’s general elections on 7 December.
The win marks Mahama’s return to the presidency, solidifying his place in Ghana’s political history.
“Namibia and Ghana share deep bonds of friendship and cooperation, rooted in Namibia’s struggle for independence. Since then, our bilateral relations have grown significantly,” he said.
He hailed Ghana’s elections as a demonstration of the nation’s steadfast commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
“The election of H.E. Mahama reflects the trust Ghanaians have in his leadership, and his vision for national development. On behalf of Namibia’s government and its people, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mahama, and express optimism about the future of Namibia-Ghana relations,” he said.
Mbumba noted that both nations could achieve mutual benefits through strengthened diplomatic and economic collaboration, emphasising that Namibia looks forward to working closely with Mahama to foster deeper ties in areas of mutual interest.
Leadership
Mahama’s political career spans over two decades. In 1996, he entered politics as a member of parliament for the Bole-Bamboi constituency, serving three terms.
In 1998, he was appointed deputy minister of communications, and in 1999, he became the substantive minister of communications. His steady political ascent saw him becoming vice president in 2009 under president John Evans Atta Mills.
Following Mills’ untimely death in 2012, Mahama assumed the presidency and completed that term, and later won the 2012 elections to become the substantive president.
After losing the presidency in 2016, Mahama staged a political comeback in the December 2024 elections, which saw him emerging victorious.