Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated John Mahama on his victory in Ghana’s recently concluded presidential election.

According to reports, Mahamudu Bawumia, the ruling party’s candidate, conceded defeat to former President John Mahama on Sunday following the outcome of the December 7 election.

In a message shared on his official X account, Atiku described Mahama’s win as a landslide victory. “Your Excellency, Mr. President-elect John Mahama, @JDMahama. My warmest congratulations on your victory. I was told you were on your way to church and thought I could catch up with you before you entered the church for the Sunday service. Once again, kindly accept my hearty congratulations on your landslide victory,” Atiku wrote on X.

Earlier, Bawumia publicly acknowledged his defeat, calling Mahama to extend his congratulations. During a press conference, he remarked: “The people of Ghana have spoken, and they have voted for change. We respect their decision with humility.”

Mahama later confirmed via his X account that he had received the congratulatory call from Bawumia.