Former Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo says he traveled to Abidjan on Monday to attend the inauguration of Alassane Ouattara after his re-election as leader of Côte d’Ivoire. The ceremony followed the country’s Oct. 25 presidential vote.
In a statement, Akufo-Addo said he congratulated Ouattara and commended Ivorians for what he called their “continued journey towards progress and prosperity.” He described the invitation as an honor and said Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire remain closely linked through shared economic and security interests.
Akufo-Addo added that the Abidjan trip followed his participation in the 2025 forum of the International Democracy Union in Washington, D.C. The group is a global coalition of center-right political parties, including Ghana’s New Patriotic Party.
The forum, he said, was held at the invitation of Stephen Harper, who chairs the IDU. Akufo-Addo noted that discussions at the gathering focused on democratic resilience, governance challenges and the future of political cooperation among member parties.
His appearance at the event marks one of his most visible international engagements since leaving office. While Akufo-Addo offered no further details on bilateral meetings or planned diplomatic activities, he emphasized the importance of strengthening ties among democratic partners.
He said he looked forward to continued collaboration with global counterparts as political developments across the region and beyond demand sustained attention.