President Mahama congratulates Ivorian President

Accra, Oct 28, GNA - President John Dramani Mahama has sent a congratulatory message to President Allasane Dramane Ouattara of Cote D'Ivoire on his re-election to power.

'I congratulate President Ouattara on his resounding and emphatic victory. The sovereign people of La Cote D'Ivoire have voted for continuity,' President Mahama said.

A statement from the office of the President's Communication Bureau and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra said: 'The strong bond of solidarity and economic cooperation we continue to enjoy as …neighbouring countries is linked to the peace and stability of the sub-region.

'My congratulations also go to the people of Cote D'Ivoire for a successful election. I will continue to work closely with President Ouatarra.'

GNA