Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade on Monday expressed "the warmest congratulations" to Ghana's President John Atta-Mills on winning "magnificent victory in legislative and presidential polls." Wade also expressed hope that Ghana will soon form a new government, saying he is ready to work with the new Ghanaian president to strengthen friendly ties and cooperation between the two countries. Prof. Atta-Mills of Ghana's National Democratic Congress was declared the winner of the presidential run-off on Saturday after a close contest, which is internationally acclaimed as free and fair. Atta-Mills, 64, will take over the presidency from John Kufuor on Wednesday. Source: Xinhua