I’ll restore Ghana’s dignity as the ‘Black Star of Africa’ – Mahama

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has promised to restore Ghana’s image as a leader in Africa.

He further pledged that his second administration would focus on making a lasting positive impact before transitioning into political retirement.

President Mahama made this statement during a visit by the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, who delivered a congratulatory message from President Xi Jinping at his private residence in Accra on Friday, December 13, 2024.

He also assured the ambassador that his doors would always be open for consultations, fostering continued collaboration between Ghana and China.

“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.