Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has praised President-elect John Dramani Mahama following the NDC's victory in the 2024 general elections.In a post on X, Mr. Anyidoho highlighted the deepening of Ghana's democratic processes, stating: “Ghana has moved our democratic frontiers notches higher. Vice Prez & Flagbearer of NPP, Dr. Bawumia, concedes defeat ahead of EC’s declaration.

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Reminds me of Prez Mahama doing same in 2016. Congratulations to the President-Elect. Let’s enjoy Christmas in peace. Ghana first.”Mr. Anyidoho’s remarks come despite his earlier reservations about the NDC's chances in the elections and his prior support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

comments follow Dr. Bawumia's concession speech, where

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he acknowledged John Dramani Mahama's decisive victory and the NDC's parliamentary majority. Addressing the media on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia stated:“Ladies and gentlemen of the media, following yesterday’s presidential and parliamentary elections, Ghanaians at home and abroad have been sitting on tenterhooks awaiting the outcome of the elections.

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Let me say that the data from our own internal collation of the election results indicates that former president H.E. John Dramani Mahama has won the presidential election decisively.“The NDC has also won the parliamentary election even though we await final collation for a number of seats; however, I believe ultimately that this will not change the overall outcome. I have just called H.E.

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John Dramani Mahama to congratulate him as the president-elect of the Republic of Ghana.”Meanwhile, a leading member of the NPP, Gabby Otchere-Darko, has also congratulated Mahama and the NDC for their emphatic victory.“Congratulations to President-elect John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress for an emphatic victory. The people have spoken. Democracy lives. Let Ghana be the ultimate winner,” Gabby posted on X.

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The Electoral Commission is yet to officially declare the results, but provisional figures indicate the NDC has secured over 130 parliamentary seats, ensuring a strong position in the next administration.

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