President Akufo-Addo has congratulated His Excellency William Ruto, for emerging winner in the 2022 Presidential elections in Kenya.

Whilst congratulating President-elect Ruto on his victory, as well as the Kenyan people for “their fortitude and maturity”, President Akufo-Addo expressed his delight at the peaceful atmosphere in which the elections were held.

“I am delighted that your long years of meritorious service as a stalwart politician in Kenya will be useful to you, as you take on the onerous responsibilities that come with your new office”, the President told his Kenyan counterpart.

He noted that the success of the 2022 election is yet another milestone in the pursuit of “our common aspiration” for democratic governance, rule of law and the inclusive participation of Ghanaians and Kenyans in the governance process of the two countries on the continent.

“I look forward to working with you to champion the cause of our continent, and to strengthen further the historical bonds of friendship and co-operation that happily exist between our two countries and peoples,” President Akufo-Addo added.

At the time of filing this report, the following leaders have sent congratulatory messages.

* Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian Prime Minister

* Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somali President

* Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwean President

* Evariste Ndayishimiye, Burundian President

* Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian President

* Yoweri Museveni, Ugandan President

* Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzanian President

* Cyril Ramaphosa, South African president

* Lazarus Chakwera, Malawian President

* Umaru Sisocco Embalo, Guinea-Bissau president

* Paul Kagame, Rwandan President

Source: Ghanaweb