President Akufo-Addo has expressed his sincere congratulations to the President-elect and the newly elected Members of Parliament following the 2024 general elections.

He offered prayers for their guidance, strength, and divine favor as they prepare to take on their new responsibilities.

In his Christmas address to the nation on Tuesday, December 24, President Akufo-Addo applauded Ghanaians for the successful and peaceful conclusion of the 2024 elections, calling it a landmark event in the country’s democratic journey.

"Fellow Ghanaians, this year, we have achieved another monumental milestone in our national development with a peaceful, free and fair election of a new president and new members of parliament, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the president-elect and the MPs-elect, wisdom, wisdom, strength and God's blessings as they prepare to lead our beloved nation," he said.

“I must nevertheless condemn, in no uncertain terms, the unnecessary acts of violence that have tarnished an otherwise exemplary democratic exercise,” he stated.

The President lauded the elections as a clear reflection of Ghana's standing as a symbol of democracy in Africa.

At the same time, he acknowledged the challenges that arose during the electoral process.

President Akufo-Addo firmly condemned the instances of post-election violence, which tarnished what was otherwise a commendable democratic event.