Ghanaian politician John Mahama has secured a comeback win in the presidential election with 56.6% of the votes, marking the biggest margin of victory in 24 years. He is set to be sworn in on January 7, 2025, and has promised to transform Ghana into a 24-hour economy.
Ghana’s opposition candidate and former President John Mahama has been officially declared the winner of Saturday’s presidential election, securing a comeback victory with 56.6% of the votes against Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia’s 41.6%. This margin of victory is the biggest in the country for 24 years.
Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama has expressed his gratitude and humility upon receiving the news, stating that he felt “humbled” to have achieved one of the best results in Ghana’s electoral history with his National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The election marked a historic moment for Ghana as it chose its first female Vice-President, Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang.
Bawumia conceded defeat before the official announcement of the results to preserve peace and avoid further tension in the country.
Despite the peaceful nature of the election, there were incidents that marred the process. Two people were shot dead on Saturday in separate incidents, and the electoral commission office in Damongo was destroyed allegedly by NDC supporters due to frustration over delays in announcing the results.
Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama has promised to transform Ghana into a “24-hour economy.” The new president is set to be sworn in on January 7, 2025, marking the beginning of this new era for the country.
Supporters of John Mahama have taken to the streets across the country to celebrate his victory. President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down after reaching the official limit of two terms in office, paving the way for Mahama’s comeback.
