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• President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, received Ghanaian President John Mahama at the State House in Abuja, his first official visit to Nigeria since his inauguration on January 7, 2025
• The two leaders engaged in discussions focused on enhancing diplomatic relations, particularly in trade and security, as well as regional cooperation
• This visit follows Tinubu’s trip to Accra in December 2024, where he congratulated Mahama on his electoral victory

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

State House, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, received his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at his official residence in the State House, Abuja.

Mahama's visit to Nigeria: To strengthen bilateral ties

Dada Olusegun revealed this in a statement shared on his X page on Thursday, March 27, accompanied by photos of the two leaders.

The presidential aide tweeted:

"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in audience the President of Ghana, His Excellency John Mahama at the State House."

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Mahama’s visit to Nigeria is his first official visit since his inauguration on January 7, 2025.

As reported by The Punch, both leaders are expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Ghana in areas of cooperation in trade and security and discussing key regional issues within the Economic Community of West African States.

Shortly after winning the presidential election in December 2024, Tinubu visited Mahama in Accra to congratulate him on becoming Ghana’s president.

Mahama visits Nigeria ahead of Tinubu's birthday

Legit.ng understands that Mahama's visited Tinubu in Abuja ahead of the president's 73rd birthday.

As President Tinubu turns 73 on Saturday, March 29, he will mark the occasion with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday, March 28, seeking divine guidance for the nation.

Legit.ng reported that Tinubu invited Nigerians to join in spirit, emphasising the power of collective prayer for progress and harmony.

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As his administration nears its second anniversary, Tinubu reaffirms his focus on economic reforms, national security, and democratic progress.

Nigerians react as Tinubu receives Ghana's president in Abuja

As usual, Nigerans have shared their opinion regarding John Mahama's visit.

Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comments section on X below;

@Mautiin01 tweeted:

"My president."

@Gospel0123 tweeted:

"Ghana needs to be careful ooo

"See you see your own problem."

@TheLionKin76627 tweeted:

"One was voted by his people. The other stole the people’s mandate at gunpoint."

See the photos of Tinubu and Mahama below:

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Ghana's President Mahama hits ground running

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that President Mahama was inaugurated on January 7, 2025, and quickly announced key appointments to drive his administration's goals.

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Mahama of the NDC defeated outgoing Vice President Bawumia in the December 2024 elections, marking a political shift.

Key appointments like Julius Debrah as chief of staff and Augustus Tannoh for economic growth highlight Mahama’s priorities.

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Source: Legit.ng