Former President John Dramani Mahama, and his wife, Lordina Mahama, have congratulated Queen Elizabeth II, on the joyous occasion of her platinum jubilee.

Taking to his Facebook page, Mr Mahama said "as the people of the United Kingdom and members of the Commonwealth mark the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of her ascension to the throne, my wife Lordina and I join the people of Ghana and well-wishers across the globe to offer Her Majesty our warmest congratulations and best wishes for her continued good health."

He made the remark on Thursday, May 27, 2022.

While acknowledging that "Her Majesty is the longest-reigning monarch in over 1000 years of the British monarchy," he stated that, "for seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II has been an exemplary global stateswoman, carrying herself with unparalleled dignity and grace."

"She has embodied in all these years of her reign, the proud heritage and traditions of the British people to the admiration of the world," he added.

In addition, he said the Queen has been a constant inspiration as leader of the Commonwealth in the face of monumental global changes over the decades.