John Dramani Mahama Wins the 2024 Election.
The Electoral Commissioner chairperson Jean Mansa has finally declared Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the winner of the December 7 election this evening with 6,328,397 representing 56.55% while Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party had 4,657,304 representing 41.61% of the total votes cast. The turnout for the 2024 election was 60.9%.
US Embassy congratulates John Mahama
The United States has congratulated Mahama on his election victory. The embassy in Accra expressed its eagerness to continue the strong partnership with Ghana under the new Mahama administration.
“We stand with the people of Ghana and their belief in the power of democracy and the will of the people to deliver change” US EmbassyGhana
Bawumia Concedes Defeat After December 7 2024 Election
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party has congratulated his rival on winning the presidency. “The people have voted for change,” he said, conceding his defeat to opponent John Mahama. Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has won another term in the post after his opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat in presidential elections on Sunday.
Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s candidate, announced at a press conference that he had phoned Mahama to congratulate him on his victory in the weekend’s election.
He added that he had conceded ahead of official results to ease tensions. Bawumia said Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) had also won the parliamentary election.
“The people of Ghana have spoken, the people have voted for change at this time, and we respect it with all humility,” Bawumia said.
Mahama confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he had received a call from Bawumia. Mahama confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he had received a call from Bawumia.
Bawumia was unsuccessful in persuading voters that the administration of the departing President Nana Akufo-Addo had managed the economic crisis and the rising cost of living effectively.
Ghana has defaulted on its debt and agreed to a $3 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund.
John Mahama, now 66 served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, after his term as Vice President from 2009 to 2012.
He has vowed to “reset” the country, renegotiate parts of the IMF deal, and introduce a “24-hour” economy to create jobs. msn.com
