Buhari to attend inauguration of Akufo-Addo as Ghana’s president

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday attend the inauguration of Ghana ’ s President - elect , Nana Akufo - Addo in Accra , the nation’ s capital .
According to a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Mr . Femi Adesina , the Nigerian leader will join other Heads of State and Government to witness the inauguration of the President -elect and Vice President - elect , Mahamudu Bawumia .
“ President Buhari once again congratulates Ghanaians on the peaceful elections and orderly transfer of power from an incumbent to an opposition candidate , and commends out - going President John Dramani Mahama for his maturity and statesmanship.
“ The President will return to Abuja at the end of the inauguration ceremonies , ” the statement read.