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US
congratulates Mills, commends EC
Accra, Jan. 6, Ghanadot/GNA – The US on Tuesday
congratulated Professor John Evans Atta Mills on his victory
in the Presidential race.
“We commend the Ghanaian people on their resolve and deep
commitment to the democratic process demonstrated in their
participation in their nation's presidential and
parliamentary elections,” a statement by Mr. Sean Mccormack,
Spokesman for the State Department, said.
He said: “These elections, pronounced free, fair and
credible by a wide range of international and domestic
observers, have proven Ghana has truly taken its place among
the community of democracies.”
The US also commended the Electoral Commission for its
“dedication, perseverance and professionalism in conducting
these elections in a fair and impartial manner”.
“Once the Ghanaian Electoral Commission announced the
results, both sides accepted them and began working on a
peaceful and smooth transition of power,” Mr. Mccormack
said.
He said the US and Ghana continued to enjoy a close
friendship based on a shared commitment to democracy and the
rule of law.
“Once again Ghana has shown itself to be a beacon of
stability and peace in Africa.”
He said the US would be sending a delegation, led by Peace
Corps Director Ronald Tschetter, to Professor Mills’
inauguration on Wednesday January 7.
Mr Mccormack said the US was looking forward to deepening
relationship with Ghanaians and working closely with
Professor Atta Mills’ administration as he worked to unify
the nation and build consensus and confidence in established
institutions to serve all Ghanaians.
GNA
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