In a historic moment for Ghana, President Nana Akufo-Addo has lauded the election of the nation’s first female Vice President as a remarkable achievement.

During a meeting with President-elect John Mahama and his team at the seat of government, Akufo-Addo said this is a milestone worth nationwide celebration.

“For the first time in our nation’s history, we have a female Vice President. This is an achievement that deserves celebration from all of us,” he said.

He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the President-elect and Vice President-elect, acknowledging their victory and wishing them success in their new administration as Mr Mahama visited the Jubilee House today, Wednesday, December 11, at the invitation of President Akufo-Addo.

The meeting centered on the inauguration of a joint transitional team to oversee a smooth transfer of power following Mr Mahama’s electoral victory.

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Ahead of the official engagement, the two leaders had a brief and cordial interaction, during which President Akufo-Addo assured Mr Mahama of his full support during the transition process.

The President explained that one of the reasons for meeting him earlier than scheduled was “to assure him of my full support and that of my government over the transitional process to make sure that this administration takes off in the best of conditions.”

“It is in the interest of all of us as Ghanaians that I brought him here,” Akufo-Addo added.