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Speaker 1: Newly sworn in President of Ghana, John Ramani Muhammad, may

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have mistakenly introduced Nigeria President Balah Ahmed Tenebu as the

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President of the Federal Republic of Ghana during his inaugural

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address after he was sworn into office at the Independence

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Square in Akra, the capital of the West Africa country.

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President Mohammad during acknowledgment of guests before he began his

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innaugural speech, said, your Excellency balalah Ahmed Tenebu, the President

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of the Federal Republic of Ghana and the special guest

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of Honor for this vccasion. Local Midia reported that several

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African leaders, including those from military led Bolkina, FASO and NIJA,

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were in Ghana’s capital Akra Tuesday for the inauguration and

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return of President John Dramani Mohammad. The event was attended

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by several world leaders, including the Economic Community of West

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Africa States ecoas chairman President Mala Ahmed Tinibu. Mahamma had

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led Gana from twenty twelve twenty sixteen, returned to office

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after he won in the nation’s twenty twenty four general elections.

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John Ramani Mohammad was sworn in by the Chief Justice

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jetrude Araba Zavasaki Tokunu as President of the Republic of Ghanah.

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Mahamma succeeds Nanaakofo Adou, who took over from him in

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twenty seventeen. This match, Mohammad’s returned to the presidency after

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seven years. Following his victory in Ghanah’s December elections, Nana

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jen opoko Agiemang made history as the first female vice

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president of Ghanah. Mahamma and opoko Agiemang, both candidates of

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the National Democratic Congress, won the election, with Mohammad securing

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fifty percent of the votes he called six point three

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million votes, defeating his closest rival, Mahammadlubawumya of the ruling

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New Patrotic Party by a margin of one point seven

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million votes. Acknowledging his defeat, Bawla quickly considered and addressed

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the nation, saying, the people of Ghana have spoken. The

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people have voted for change at this time and we

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respect it with all humility. On his ex account, Mahamma

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confound receiving a congratulatory phone call from Bawunya. Mahammad sixty

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six of the National Democratic Congress and DC Party BAT

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Vice President Mohammadu Bauna of the ruling New Patrotic Party NPP,

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Nigeria President and the Special Guest of Honor during the

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inauguration ceremony, Ballah La Tenable, while speaking at the occasion,

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said that President Mohammad will bring positive change to Ghana.

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In a news release made available by the Nigeria President

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spokesperson Bayo Alalunga, President Ballah al Tenbu remarked, as presented below,

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it is always good when a friend and brother can

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visit the home of a close leaveor to celebrate his

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success and progress with him. We celebrate African democracy today

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as Ghanai and have beloved people mark the transition from

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one democratic government to another. This moment does more than

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symbolize another milestone in the evolution of Ghanian democratic society.

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It lets to burn the question of whether Ghani and

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Africa are capable of democratic and productive and devls. Ghana

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has answered that question resoundedly. It is time that Africa’s

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critics stop forgetting the strikes your nation, Nigeria and others

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have met by continuing to ask us to prove ourselves.

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We have nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves. We

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have found the critical path to our success. We shall

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lift our nations out of poverty and build a resilient

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economy at our own pace. Today I am here not

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only as the President of Nigeria, but also as an

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African in resolute support for Ghana and her people. This

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moment is a source of pride and honor for you,

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the entire continent and its diaspora. The sun is out

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and the sky says the light. But I see today

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a black star rising high in the African sky. This

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black star shines over this nation and it’s rains spread

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across this continent with a sense of short history, hope, compassion, unity,

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and devotion to our common welfare. While others may seek

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to the main Africa and keep brother pitted against brother,

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that shining star reminds us of who we are better.

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Yet it reminds us of who we can be. That

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starlings that we shall always try to work together, even

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when we disagree. We shall dialogue and discuss until we

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reach an agreement. Never, never shall we harm honors, and

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never allow any outsider to hurt us or destruct the

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unity for which so many of our heroes give their suite,

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blood and very leaves to achieve the spirit of Ghanah’s

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first president, also gainful Doctor kame In Krumer, is here

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today Latin that star higher and higher. Just as Gana

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draws inspiration and the world of strength from kame In

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Krumer and many of its past leaders, Nigeria similarly draws

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inspiration from its founding leaders who not only fought for

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her independence but also cherished the close relationship between our

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two nations. Then we always work in the way and

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the spirit of these enlightened leaders. Ghana is in harmony

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with that spirit and President John Muhammad’s inauguration today reflects

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that your new president is a man of patriotic vision

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and substance. He loves his nation and gets people to

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the core. He believes that your nation has a mission

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and intent for you all to fulfill it. No one

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can ask more of a leader than that. President John

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Muhamma and I share a deep friendship, My dear brother,

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I am here to work with you. You know you

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can count on Nigerian’s support and goodwill whenever needed. We

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are your brothers and sisters. The bond is strong and

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cannot be broken. May your administration be a profound success

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and progress for you Ghanians and our entire region. I

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am confident that the new government under the leadership of

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President John Muhammad will work with Nigeria to strengthen this

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powerful bond, leading to greater shoaled prosperity for our people.

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I have no doubt that your administration will bring about

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positive change and progress. Your accession to power should also

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mark a new and integrated momentum in postings of regional

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integration and progress. With lesser focus, we can tackle our

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people’s most present concerns proverty use on employment, instability, insurgency,

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and many other problems hampering our desired progress. May Ghana’s

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democracy continue to grow stronger. May progress and prosperity be

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your portion. Let us all look forward to a future

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filled with hope, opportunity and prosperity. Sence President Bola and Left.

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Speaker 2: Tinubu, Honorable Members of Parliament, Excellency the Vice President of

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the Republic of Ghana, Jane Nana Opoquajamin, Ladyship, the Chief Justice,

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Your Excellency Allah Ahmed Chinobu, President of the Federal Republic

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of Ghana, and special guests of honor for this occasion,

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Your Excellency is Presidents, Heads of Government and development Agencies,

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Your Excellency Republic and former President, Your Excellency Doctor Mahmoud Obamia,

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Distinguished invited guests, Ladies and gentlemen, my brothers and sisters.

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Speaker 1: Lady, bring me in the mortgag.