President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States, extending Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

In a message shared Wednesday, President Akufo-Addo expressed optimism that Ghana-U.S. relations would deepen under Trump’s renewed leadership, focusing on areas of mutual interest.

“I am hopeful that, under your leadership, this bond will grow even stronger, paving the way for collaboration in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, as we did during your first mandate,” Akufo-Addo wrote on his official Facebook page.

“Together, we can continue to promote peace, prosperity, and the dignity of all peoples.”

Donald Trump, at 78, has set a record as the oldest individual elected to the U.S. presidency, securing victory by winning key states in the historic “Blue Wall” — Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania — to achieve the necessary 270 Electoral College votes.

In Washington, D.C., Democratic nominee Kamala Harris conceded to Trump in a speech at Howard University, marking the official close of the closely watched election.