JUST IN: First photos of President Buhari, at the Inauguration of Ghanaian president
The swearing-in of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the fifth President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana is being witnessed by heads of state and thousands of people from all walks of life.
Millions of people, mostly sympathizers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) across the country, are glued to their television sets, while other enthusiastic supporters and well-wishers of Ghana are watching the historic ceremony live on various social media platforms.
For those unable to watch the inauguration, here some of the first photos of Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari at the inauguration as shared by Femi Adesina, the president's special adviser on media and publicity:
President Muhammadu Buhari flanked by other African leaders at the inauguration of Nana Akufo-Addo, the new Ghanaian president in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, January 7. Photo: State House.
President Buhari acknowledging cheers from other African leaders who attended the inauguration of the new Ghanaian president on Saturday, January 7. Photo: State House.
President Buhari in a warm embrace with outgoing Ghana president, Mahama, during the inauguration of Addo. Photo: State House.
Welcome to the club... President Buhari seems to be telling the new Ghanaian president during the inauguration. Photo: State House.
The new president of Ghana acknowledging cheers from the teeming crowd as his inauguration ceremony got intense. Photo: State House.
Behold the new president of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, displaying his mantle of leadership. Photo: State House.
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Below is a video of the inauguration: