President Obama praised Ghana counterpart John Evans Atta Mills yesterday during his visit to the White House, saying his country has become an inspiration in Africa.
"Ghana has proven, I think, to be a model for Africa in terms of its democratic practices," Obama said, citing free elections and anti-corruption efforts.
Obama also said that "Ghana has become a wonderful success story economically on the continent."
"You've seen high growth rates over the last several years," Obama said. "Food productivity and food security is up. There's been strong foreign investment. That trade and investment benefits folks back home here in the United States as well."
While challenges remain in Africa, Obama said "it's important for us to also focus on the good news that's coming out of Africa, and I think Ghana continues to be a good-news story."
The two president also compared notes on their re-election bids this year.
Mills said he assured Obama "that we have elections this year, but we are going to ensure that there is peace before, during, after the election, because when there is no peace, it's not the elitists who will suffer, it's the ordinary people who have elected us into office."
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