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Ghana opposition boycotts president's inauguration

January 7, 2013 15:58
* Opposition accused Mahama of rigging poll * Observers said voting was free and fair * Mahama promises unity, development By Kwasi Kpodo ACCRA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Ghana's opposition boycotted the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, ignoring his appeals to end a dispute over last month's election in the West African state seen as a model democracy in the coup-prone region.

Ghana leader appeals to rivals for unity before inauguration

January 4, 2013 12:20
* Opposition seeking to overturn election results * President calls for "multi-partisan process" * Mahama says 2012 GDP growth 8.5 to 9 pct By Kwasi Kpodo ACCRA, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Ghana's president called for political unity on Friday, reaching out to rivals who are contesting his election due to suspicions of vote rigging.
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