Ned Nwoko Commends Ghana’s Peaceful Transition, Calls for Democratic Growth in Nigeria
ACCRA/Ghana: Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has lauded Ghana’s smooth transition of power, describing it as a model for West Africa, particularly Nigeria.
Speaking to journalists during the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Accra on Tuesday, January 7, the Delta North Senator highlighted the importance of accepting election results in fostering democratic growth.
“It’s something we have to imbibe,” Senator Nwoko said. “When you lose, you accept the results. That’s the discipline we need to grow our democracy. Elections shouldn’t be a do-or-die affair. When there is a free and fair election, people should accept the outcome.”
He criticized the tendency of some politicians to contest election results for manipulative reasons, emphasizing that such actions undermine democracy. “The reason many go to court after they lose is because they believe they can influence the process—confuse or even induce the system. But if we emulate what is happening here in Ghana and in places like America, we can cultivate a culture of free and fair elections,” he explained.
The Senator also stressed the need for a shift in mindset among political actors, urging them to prioritize national interests over personal or party gains. “It’s not about the individual or the party; it’s about the nation. That mindset is what we need to adopt,” he said.
Expressing his admiration for Ghana’s democratic maturity, Senator Nwoko congratulated the Ghanaian people and their leadership. “I wholeheartedly congratulate them. That’s why I’m here with my family—to show support and solidarity. What they have done is remarkable, and we on the other side of West Africa must emulate it. Ghana may be the younger brother, but they’ve shown us what’s possible,” he said.
