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Dignitaries present at the inauguration of President John Mahama as president of Ghana
At the inauguration of President John Mahama as President of Ghana, several dignitaries were present.
There was a significant international presence with 21 Heads of State, including leaders like Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traore, Kenyan President William Ruto, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon’s Brice Oligui Nguema.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Nigeria
Representatives from the Commonwealth, including the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, and the African.
Development Bank, among others, were present.
Ibrahim Traore – Burkina Faso
Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, former President John Kufuor, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osman Shaributu, were among the local dignitaries who attended the event.
Rwanda President – Paul Kagame. The event was further highlighted by the presence of entertainers like Patoranking and local figures like Nacee and Julius Debrah.
This gathering underscored the global recognition of Ghana’s political transition and the significance of Mahama’s return to the presidency.