Press Releases
Presidential Election in Ghana (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
December 13, 2024
- Regarding the presidential election held in Ghana on December 7 (local time), Japan welcomes the democratic and peaceful holding of the election and congratulates Mr. John Dramani Mahama on his election as the President of the Republic of Ghana.
- Japan hopes that under the leadership of the new President Mahama, Ghana will make further progress in its economic and social development based on its long-standing stable democracy, and will continue to contribute to peace and stability in Africa and the international community.
- Looking ahead to TICAD 9 to be held in Yokohama in August next year, Japan will further strengthen its friendly and cooperative relations with Ghana in various fields.