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At Ghana president’s inauguration, Tinubu vows African leaders will lift citizens out of poverty

President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday that African leaders are committed to lifting millions of their citizens out of poverty.
Tinubu stated this at the swearing-in of Ghanaian new President, John Mahama, in Accra.
He said: “We have nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves. We have found the critical path to our success. We shall lift our nations out of poverty and build a resilient economy at our own pace.
“Today, I am here not only as the President of Nigeria but also as an African in resolute support for Ghana and her people.”
Tinubu, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event, said Mahama’s inauguration was a source of pride and honour for Ghanaians, Africa, and its Diaspora.
The president added: “We celebrate African Democracy today as Ghana and her beloved people mark the transition from one democratic government to another.
“This moment does more than symbolise another milestone in the evolution of Ghanaian democratic society.
“It lays to bed the question of whether Ghana and Africa are capable of democratic and productive endeavours. Ghana has answered that question resoundingly.”
He said Ghana like Nigeria draws inspiration and strength from Kwame Nkrumah and many of its past leaders who not only fought for her independence but also cherished the close relationship between the two nations.
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The Nigerian leader expressed confidence that the new government in Ghana would strengthen the powerful bond leading to greater shared prosperity for citizens of the two countries.
“May we always walk in the way and the spirit of these enlightened leaders. Ghana is in harmony with that spirit, and President John Mahama’s inauguration today reflects that.
“Your new president is a man of patriotic vision and substance. He loves his nation and its people to the core.
“He believes that your nation has a mission and intends for you all to fulfill it. No one can ask more of a leader than that.
“I do not doubt that Mahama’s administration will bring about positive change and progress.
“His ascension to power should also mark a new and invigorated momentum in pursuing sub-regional integration and progress.
“With focus, we can tackle our people’s most pressing concerns: poverty, youth unemployment, instability, insurgency, and many other problems hampering our desired progress,” President Tinubu stated.
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