We reproduce below, the congratulatory message from President John Dramani Mahama to United States President Barack Obama, following the latter's victory in last Tuesday's election in America:

Excellency,

I have received with great joy the news of your re-election as the 44th President of the United States of America, and on behalf of the Government and People of Ghana and on my on behalf, I wish to convey to you our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for success during your second term of office.

Your resounding victory in the closely fought presidential elections held on Tuesday 6th November 2012, is a strong testimony of the unshakeable confidence reposed by the American people in you and in the Democratic Party, to lead the United States of America in the years ahead, to continue to strengthen America’s economy, maintain its strong political institutions, protect its borders and give hope to the millions of people around the world who cherish the values of freedom, unfettered economic growth and the pursuit of their ideals of a better life.

I look forward to continuing to work with you and your government, to strengthen and deepen the excellent partnership between Ghana and the United States of America over the next four years, for the realisation of fruitful programmes that will inure to our mutual benefit.

Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.