8 January 2009
France congratulates Professor Mills The government and people of France on Wednesday congratulated Prof John Atta Mills on his election as the new president of Ghana.
A statement from the Embassy in Accra on behalf of Nicolas Sarkozy said, "At the end of your remarkable campaign and as the Ghanaian people have just given you their confidence, I wish now to send to you my most cheerful congratulations.
"Your victory is a victory for democracy, and I feel convinced that you will be able to accompany your country towards new progress, in the respect for institutions and liberties which was now characterized in the eyes of the international community as a whole.
"Following presidential balloting, that was universally hailed for its transparency and lawfulness, the Ghanaian people once again demonstrated their attachment to democracy.
France is pleased that the values we share with Ghana have taken root in that friendly country."
The statement said Prof Atta Mills' election, as well as the withdrawal of President John Kufuor, and Nana Akufo-Addo's acceptance of the results under the terms of the Constitution stood as an example for Africa.
"On this occasion, I send you my best wishes for a full success in the pursuit of an undertaking which has made Ghana an example for African countries to emulate." - GNA
UNITED STATES
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
CHINA
The President of China, Mr. Hu Jintao, has sent separate messages to President John Evans Atta Mills, while the Chinese Vice President, Mr. Xi Jinping, has sent another message to Vice President John Dramani Mahama on their electoral victory.
In a letter to President Mills, Mr. Hu wrote: "On the Occasion of Your Excellency's election to the high office of the President of the Republic of Ghana, I wish, on behalf of the Government and People of China, and in my own name, to extend to Your Excellency our sincere congratulations and best wishes."
In the letter to Vice-President Mahama, the Chinese Vice President wrote: "China and Ghana have enjoyed a profound traditional friendship. In the course of developing our respective countries, our two peoples have always supported each other, and treated each other on an equal footing."
Mr. Xi said he was ready, in joint efforts with Mr. Mahama, to further promote the friendly relations and cooperation between China and Ghana. - GNA
Libya
His Excellency and Dear Brother John Evans Atta Mills, the President of The Republic of Ghana, it was with great pleasure, we received the news of electing you President of the Republic of Ghana.
We would like to express our sincere congratulations of the trust the people of Ghana has put in you to lead them, and we are confident that, under your wise leadership, the people of Ghana shall realise greater progress and prosperity.
On this occasion, we would like to assure you of our strong and full co-operation to strengthen the bilateral relations between our two sister countries, and of our collaboration to strengthen the efforts of our Continents to attain its security, stability, and accomplish its unity and integration.
Your Brother, Muammar Al Qaddafi, Leader of the Revolution, Tripoli
The Ghana Bar Association
The Ghana Bar Association congratulates Professor John Atta Mills on his election as President of the Republic of Ghana in the 2008 Presidential Election.
The Association wishes the President a successful term of office, as the President of the Republic of Ghana.
The Association congratulates all electoral candidates in the 2008 Parliamentary Election, and wishes them success in the performance of their function as Members of Parliament.
The Association also congratulates the National Democratic Congress, the New Patriotic Party, other political parties, and the entire Nation of Ghana, for a successful Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in 2008, and wish the Nation, Peace, Love, Prosperity and Unity.
Acting President, Ghana Bar Association
Association of Recognised Profession Bodies and Groups
The Association of Recognised Professional Bodies and Groups congratulate Professor John Atta Mills on his election as President of the Republic of Ghana in the 2008 Presidential Elections.
The Association and the Groups wish the President a successful term of office, as the President of the Republic of Ghana.
The Association and the Groups congratulate all elected candidates in the 2008 Parliamentary Election, and wishes them success in the performance of their functions as Members of Parliament.
The Association and the Groups also congratulate the National Democratic Congress, the New Patriotic Party, other political parties, and the entire Nation of Ghana, for a successful Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 2008, and wish the Nation, Peace, Love, Prosperity and Unity.
S. Kwami Tetteh on Behalf of Ghana Bar Association, Ghana Journalists Association, Ghana Institute of Architects, Ghana Registered Nurses Association, Ghana Institute of Engineers, Ghana Institute of Planners, Ghana Institution of Surveyors, Ghana Medical Association, Organised Labour.
Japan
The Government of Japan welcomes the news that the presidential election in the Republic of Ghana, was held generally in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, and congratulate Mr. John Atta Mills on his election as the next President.
The Government of Japan express that as a model country that retains democracy and sound economic management in Africa, the Republic of Ghana will continue to the realization and maintenance of peace and stability in Africa, especially in the Western African Region.
Mr. Hirofumi Nakasone, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan
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