President Mahama congratulates Brazil's Lula on re-election

President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing optimism about strengthening bilateral relations between Ghana and Brazil.

In a post shared on X on October 26, 2026, President Mahama described Lula’s re-election as well-deserved and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the South American country.

“Congratulations to President @LulaOficial on your well-deserved re-election as President of Brazil,” he stated.

Mahama noted that Ghana and Brazil share a rich history, adding that he looks forward to further strengthening relations between the two countries.

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He also highlighted the Accra Reset initiative as a platform for advancing the interests of the Global South.

“Together, through the Accra Reset initiative, we will continue championing the Global South agenda for the betterment of our peoples,” he said, concluding his message with “Parabéns,” the Portuguese word for congratulations.

Ghana and Brazil have maintained diplomatic relations and cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, agriculture, education and South-South cooperation.

The Accra Reset initiative seeks to promote a renewed approach to global development and strengthen the voice and influence of countries in the Global South.

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Congratulations to President @LulaOficial on your well-deserved re election as President of Brazil.

Brazil and Ghana share a rich history, and I look forward to further strengthening our bilateral relations.

Together, through the Accra Reset initiative, we will continue championing the Global South agenda for the betterment of our peoples.

Parabéns!

— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) October 26, 2026