The President of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC), Samson Deen, has sent a congratulatory message to the president-elect of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama.

Samson Deen congratulated John Dramani Mahama for his victory in the recent presidential elections held in Ghana.

Mahama pipped his closest rival, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and 11 other candidates to the presidency. 

In a letter addressed to the newest Ghana president, Samson Deen on behalf of the AfPC congratulated Mr. Mahama, while also wishing him the best of luck as he prepares to assume office on January 7, 2025. 

“The African Paralympic Committee (APC), the Paralympic Movement and the

entire Sports Fraternity across the continent of Africa extends their warm

congratulations on your decisive victory in Ghana's Presidential Elections and

pray for divine success as you prepare to assume the responsibilities and

challenges of the highest office in Ghana”, the letter reads. 

Samson Deen went on to say, “We in the sports industry have no doubt in your capabilities to lead this great West African nation to the next

level of socioeconomic development and prosperity, through your visionary

and inclusive transformational policies and programs”. 

The AfPC president also implored the incoming president to formulate policies for the development of sports infrastructure and sporting talents in the country.