Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama was in Brazzaville on Thursday to attend the inauguration ceremony of Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso. The event formalizes Sassou Nguesso's new five-year term following his victory in the presidential election held on March 15, 2026.
According to official results from the Congolese Constitutional Court, Sassou Nguesso, who has led the country for nearly four decades, secured 92.30% of the vote. The main opposition candidate, Guy Brice Parfait Kolélas, received 7.70%. The election was boycotted by several other opposition figures.
President Mahama's presence underscores the diplomatic ties between Ghana and the Republic of Congo. The ceremony was attended by several other African heads of state and dignitaries, marking a significant political event in the Central African region.
Denis Sassou Nguesso first came to power in 1979 and has since remained a dominant political figure, except for a five-year period following his defeat in the 1992 election. His latest re-election extends his rule in the oil-producing nation.
