Former President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday granted audience to the new US Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan, who called on him to formally introduce herself on assumption of office.
The two discussed matters of mutual interest to Ghana and the US and recounted their encounter many years ago when Ambassador Sullivan was a Political Officer in the US Embassy, here in Accra.
The discussions among others touched on the recent violence and deployment of state-sponsored vigilante groups during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election. The US Ambassador recalled Ghana’s credential as a model of peace and security, and appealed to President Mahama to continue to support efforts towards sustaining peace across the country.
President Mahama raised the need to ban, totally, the formation and deployment of political para military groups and vigilante groups like the ones deployed by the governing party last Thursday. He also assured the US government through the ambassador of his commitment to peace and security.
Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana/Ghana
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Feb. 8, 2019. I thank the co-Chairs of the National Prayer Breakfast, Senators Christopher Coons and James Lankford, and the entire membership of the Host Committee, for the honour of this invitation, and for the opportunity to deliver these remarks at the International Luncheon of the National Prayer Breakfast, now a globally-acclaimed event in its 67th year. It is good to see two Senators who, despite being on opposite sides of the political divide, and in spite of the news we hear coming out from the Capitol, have resolved to put aside their political differences and work to help ensure that God continues to rule not only in the affairs of the United States of America, but also in the affairs of other nations of the world. The Ghanaian people are truly appreciative and deeply humbled by your choice of their principal servant to address this important annual gathering, which groups together distinguished guests and invitees from all over the world. I recognise the significance of the moment, as being the first Ghanaian leader to speak here, and I thank you, once again, for this invitation.
For those of you who do not know: This is the usual practice for US Ambassadors. Check the records. When Nana Addo was in opposition, the two immediate past US Ambassadors (Gene A. Cretz and Robert P. Jackson called) called on him. Their motive has always been to promote peace through diplomatic actions. Now, let´s juxtapose the following two events-- at the time Ambassador Sullivan was meeting with former President Mahama, President Nana Addo was in the US, at the invitation of the Senate to attend their National Prayer Breakfast. And that was not his first time. They invited him while he was in opposition too.
NPP ELEPHANTS ARE SHIVERING AND PEEING IN THEIR DIAPERS
People don't know that new envoys always call on opposition leaders.When Nana was opposition leader he's always called upon by new envoys,that doesn't mean they're been endorsed.
Even the world can see the difference that npp akufo addo has not done anything for Ghana almost three years on, absolutely nothing to see. JM is coming back) The fact that the Americans invited JM, it means AAD our evil president will leave the throne for peace to prevail in the country.
the only pesidooo JM family and friends gorvement will go 2020 the ***barred word*** akufo addo will be send to ICC
These Americans! They really don't have permanent friends. Just some 2 years ago they did everything to bring him down, now they want something from Nana Addo and they are not getting their way so they want to bring him too down by projecting JM positively
LOOK AT HIS DRUNKARD FACE .TANII BA
The fear of the whites, why didnt he speak the way you addressed your party supporters? if you please these people and fail your very own what will you achieve. Speak always as a statesman and we will all love and appreciate you as our forma president
Recognition is not bought but it comes by itself. JM your works will be recognised by all.