The President of the Pan-African Parliament, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, extended heartfelt congratulations to Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, during an inauguration ceremony held in Accra today. H.E. John Mahama, who previously served as Ghana’s president from July 2012 to January 2017, is also a former member of the Pan-African Parliament. The inauguration ceremony in Accra marked Mahama’s return to leadership following his decisive victory in the December 7 election. During the event, the President of the Pan-African Parliament and the President of Ghana pledged to continue their efforts to advance continental integration by strengthening the Pan-African Parliament. Held in Accra’s Independence Square—a historic venue for Ghanaian presidential inaugurations since Kwame Nkrumah was sworn in over six decades ago—the ceremony was attended by over 20 presidents and heads of state from around the w
Accra, Ghana — The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, extended his warmest congratulations to Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, during a ceremony held at Independence Square today.
H.E. John Mahama, a seasoned statesman and former Pan-African Parliament member, officially assumed office after a decisive victory in Ghana’s December 7 presidential election. This marks his return to the presidency, having previously served as Ghana’s leader from July 2012 to January 2017.
In his congratulatory message, H.E. Chief Charumbira praised President Mahama’s commitment to Pan-African ideals and emphasized the importance of their shared vision for advancing continental integration. Both leaders reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening the Pan-African Parliament as a key driver of Africa’s unity and development.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the historic Independence Square—a site synonymous with Ghana’s nation-building milestones since the era of Kwame Nkrumah—was graced by over 20 presidents and heads of state, alongside dignitaries from across the globe.
President Mahama’s inauguration signals a renewed focus on collaboration and unity within the African continent, with a spotlight on strengthening institutional frameworks like the Pan-African Parliament to achieve shared development goals.
