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A public appraisal of the presidency of Mr Obama, conducted by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra, on Wednesday, captured deep- seated trust and confidence among Ghanaians that a first Black-American leader is likely to be more sympathetic to the development agenda of Africa. Mr Percy Amoah Gogoe, a Social Worker, told the GNA that the premium Americans placed on Obama's mantra of "Change" is likely to spice the foreign policy of the US for the next four years.
He stressed: "As a Pan-Africanist, I strongly believe that history is in the making."
Mr Gogoe said the historic struggle of African-Americans for racial justice had paid off.
Mr Alabira Ibrahim, of the Millennium Challenge Account Authority, noted that Obama's victory is a phenomenal achievement that will cause transformation in global politics and economic progress.
Mr Mustapha Sanah, Executive Chairman of Northern Ghana Aid, an international non-governmental organisation, who spoke to the GNA from the US, congratulated the first black president of the US and asked Mr Obama to honour all his electoral promises and double aid to Africa. He cautioned Africans not to expect too much from Obama's administration, since the US economy is on a sick bed.
The Wednesday edition of the Ghanaian newspapers also featured a number of stories about Mr Obama.
The Chronicle captured the US elections with the headline: "Obama win in the US; A new kind of pride," Daily Guide: "Obama fights McCain," and "Americans vote in historic elections." Daily Graphic: "US policy won't shift, Despite change in leadership- Diplomat," "Long lines greet voters in historic poll," and "An African shall lead them."
The Ghanaian Times also wrote: " Obama makes strides," Free Press: " McCain, Obama on blitz through battle ground states on final day," and "96 % Ghanaian-Americans in favour of Obama."
Meanwhile the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated US president-elect on his "historic and emphatic victory".
In a statement issued in Accra shortly after Mr Obama's victory, Prof. Mills wrote: "President-elect Barrack Obama has proven the cynics and the critics wrong, and it is heartening to note that the in the United States of America, the wind of change could not be stopped. "The yearning for change and a new direction is felt here in Ghana too. It will be made manifest on December 7th, 2008 when the party I lead, the NDC, emerges victorious, in a very emphatic manner, thanks to the goodwill of the people of Ghana."
Prof. Mills said Senator Obama's victory was ample testimony that no force can stop the march of history.
"I wish the 44th President of the United States well and look forward to working with him as Democrats and Social Democrats committed to the welfare of the ordinary people the world over," he said. The NDC has also issued a press release congratulating Mr Obama on his victory.
Nana Ohene-Ntow, General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party, has praised Americans for the peaceful and transparent, manner, in which the elections were held and the efficient and speed with which the legitimate will of the American people have announced to the satisfaction all.
A press release issued in Accra on Wednesday said " Obama's victory has sent a clear message that people every where vote on positive issues and not necessarily on personalities and negative factors such as ethnicity or colour.",
Mr Obama, who would be sworn into office on January 20, 2009, was a son of a Kenyan and a white mother from Kansas. He launched his campaign to be president in Illinois in February 2007 promising change.
The 47 years president-elect, who was a Senator from Illinois, campaigned against 72 year-old Arizona Senator Mr John McCain. Mr Obama received more popular votes than any candidate in US history.
He won a popular vote of 51. 9 per cent, against the 46.8 per cent acquired by Mr McCain.
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A public appraisal of the presidency of Mr Obama, conducted by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra, on Wednesday, captured deep- seated trust and confidence among Ghanaians that a first Black-American leader is likely to be more sympathetic to the development agenda of Africa. Mr Percy Amoah Gogoe, a Social Worker, told the GNA that the premium Americans placed on Obama's mantra of "Change" is likely to spice the foreign policy of the US for the next four years.
He stressed: "As a Pan-Africanist, I strongly believe that history is in the making."
Mr Gogoe said the historic struggle of African-Americans for racial justice had paid off.
Mr Alabira Ibrahim, of the Millennium Challenge Account Authority, noted that Obama's victory is a phenomenal achievement that will cause transformation in global politics and economic progress.
Mr Mustapha Sanah, Executive Chairman of Northern Ghana Aid, an international non-governmental organisation, who spoke to the GNA from the US, congratulated the first black president of the US and asked Mr Obama to honour all his electoral promises and double aid to Africa. He cautioned Africans not to expect too much from Obama's administration, since the US economy is on a sick bed.
The Wednesday edition of the Ghanaian newspapers also featured a number of stories about Mr Obama.
The Chronicle captured the US elections with the headline: "Obama win in the US; A new kind of pride," Daily Guide: "Obama fights McCain," and "Americans vote in historic elections." Daily Graphic: "US policy won't shift, Despite change in leadership- Diplomat," "Long lines greet voters in historic poll," and "An African shall lead them."
The Ghanaian Times also wrote: " Obama makes strides," Free Press: " McCain, Obama on blitz through battle ground states on final day," and "96 % Ghanaian-Americans in favour of Obama."
Meanwhile the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated US president-elect on his "historic and emphatic victory".
In a statement issued in Accra shortly after Mr Obama's victory, Prof. Mills wrote: "President-elect Barrack Obama has proven the cynics and the critics wrong, and it is heartening to note that the in the United States of America, the wind of change could not be stopped. "The yearning for change and a new direction is felt here in Ghana too. It will be made manifest on December 7th, 2008 when the party I lead, the NDC, emerges victorious, in a very emphatic manner, thanks to the goodwill of the people of Ghana."
Prof. Mills said Senator Obama's victory was ample testimony that no force can stop the march of history.
"I wish the 44th President of the United States well and look forward to working with him as Democrats and Social Democrats committed to the welfare of the ordinary people the world over," he said. The NDC has also issued a press release congratulating Mr Obama on his victory.
Nana Ohene-Ntow, General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party, has praised Americans for the peaceful and transparent, manner, in which the elections were held and the efficient and speed with which the legitimate will of the American people have announced to the satisfaction all.
A press release issued in Accra on Wednesday said " Obama's victory has sent a clear message that people every where vote on positive issues and not necessarily on personalities and negative factors such as ethnicity or colour.",
Mr Obama, who would be sworn into office on January 20, 2009, was a son of a Kenyan and a white mother from Kansas. He launched his campaign to be president in Illinois in February 2007 promising change.
The 47 years president-elect, who was a Senator from Illinois, campaigned against 72 year-old Arizona Senator Mr John McCain. Mr Obama received more popular votes than any candidate in US history.
He won a popular vote of 51. 9 per cent, against the 46.8 per cent acquired by Mr McCain.
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