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On Friday, May 17, 2024, the new president of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, paid a working visit to Ghana and was met by President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
An important turning point in the long-lasting friendship and collaboration between our two countries has been reached with his visit to Ghana.
Senegalese presidential candidate Faye, 44, was sworn in on April 2 after winning the race on March 24. President Akufo-Addo was present at the occasion.
President Akufo-Addo was glad to address the biggest worries of many Africans, namely that Senegal, one of the democratic powerhouses of the continent, will descend into political problems and instability. He described the visit as brief but extremely significant.
Addressing the Press after bilateral discussions, President Akufo-Addo said, “I went to his inauguration, because of the history between our two countries and also because his election was a source of reassurance to all of us who are interested in the democratic future of our region and of our continent. It appeared at one time as if Senegal’s reputation as a country committed to the principles of democratic accountability, respect for human rights, rule of law, was being jeopardised, but fortunately good sense prevailed.”
“Elections were held and out of the elections, Bassirou Faye emerged as a clear convincing winner of the elections, and the manner in which he ascended to the Presidency has brought peace and unity to his country, and that again, Senegal’s very important role in the development of the ECOWAS community, has now been fully confirmed.
President Akufo-Addo stated that the other main goals of the bilateral talks were strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two nations as well as looking into potential solutions to the issues facing the ECOWAS, such as offering Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali a hand of friendship and brotherhood in order to get them back into the group.
Congratulating President Faye on her victory, he stated that many young people in Ghana have been inspired and motivated to pursue their dreams by the new Senegalese leader.
“They all want to be president of this country now,” he said. “So, this is the example that you have set, it’s a very good example and we wish you the very best on these responsibilities that you have taken, which places you are in the line of great leaders that Senegal has had in the past.”
President Faye commended President Akufo-Addo’s Pan African credentials and pledged to seek counsel on his ideals towards desired levels of African integration.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
