The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana has congratulated Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his election to the high office of President of the Republic of Ghana.

According to the church it will support him and his government with prayers, support and best wishes as he takes up the responsibility of administering the affairs of our dear nation.

Nana Akufo-Addo was elected President in the December 7 election, after he won about 53% of the total valid votes cast, against his main contender and incumbent President, John Mahama’s 44%.

In a press statement issued today, the Church commended Ghanaians for their peaceful conduct before, during and after the electoral process.

“It said: “We also acknowledge and appreciate the huge role played by the Electoral Commission, the Security forces, the media and all the political parties and their presidential candidates in the successful execution of the 2016 general elections.”

The statement added: “The Adventist Church takes this opportunity to thank the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for exhibiting good statesmanship by conceding defeat and assuring the nation of a peaceful transition. We wish him, his family and the National Democratic Congress Party God’s guidance and blessing in all their future endeavours.

God bless us all and keep our dear nation united as one people with one destiny.”