President-elect John Dramani Mahama has promised to restore Ghana’s status as the “Black Star of Africa,” describing his re-election as a legacy term to create a lasting positive impact before retiring from politics.
He made this pledge during a visit by the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, at his private residence in Accra on Friday, December 13. The ambassador conveyed congratulations from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Mahama also assured the ambassador of his commitment to maintaining strong ties between Ghana and China, emphasizing open communication and continued collaboration.
“We will continue to consult you. I am your son. You all have been very gracious with advice and good counsel. I have enjoyed working with you over the years and nothing is going to change.“My doors will continue to be open. At any time that any of our leaders want to see me, the door will readily be open for you to come and consult with me, and so I would ask that you continue to offer your prayers.
“The easy part is over, which is the elections. Now the difficult part begins, that is bringing Ghana back and restoring it to being the black star of Africa, and I wish to assure you that I will give it my best.
“This is a legacy term for me, and it would be making a good name for myself before going into political retirement, and so you can count on me working as hard as I can to move Ghana to the place that it should be,” he stated.
