The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, as president-elect at the end of the 2024 general elections, making him the first leader in the Fourth Republic to return to office after serving a term.

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On Saturday, December 7, millions of Ghanaians went to the polls to elect the country’s 8th President and representatives for the 9th Parliament, who will assume office on January 7, 2025.In a press briefing today, the Commission revealed that Mahama garnered 6,328,397 votes (56.55%) while Bawumia polled 4,657,304 (41.61%)."Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP obtained 4,657,304 being 41.

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61%, Daniel Augustus Lartey Jnr of the GCPP obtained 16,673 being (0.15%), Christian Kwabena Andrews of the Ghana Union Movement obtained 16,461 being (0.15%), Kofi Akpalu of the LPG obtained 5,219 being 0.09%, Mohammed Frimpong of the National Democratic Party obtained 4,413 being 0.04%."Nana Akosua Frimpong of the CPP obtained 23,397 being (0.21%), Mr John Dramani Mahama of the NDC obtained 6,328,397 being 56.

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55%, Mr Hassan Ayariga of the APC obtained 17,461 being 0.16%, Mr Kwasi Koranteng independent candidate obtained 3,320 being 0.03%, Mr George Barima Adu independent candidate obtained 3,091 being 0.02%, Nana Kwame Bediako independent candidate obtained 84,478 being 0.75%, Mr Kojo Alan Kyerematen independent candidate obtained 31,202 being 0.28%," the EC noted.

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Ahead of the official declaration of results by the Electoral Commission (EC), the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat in the presidential race.Addressing the media on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia revealed that the NPP's internal collation of results showed a decisive victory for Mahama and the NDC, both at the presidential and parliamentary levels.

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“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. Let me say that 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,” he said.

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He added, “The NDC has also won the parliamentary election, even though we await final coalition for a number of seats. However, I believe ultimately this will not change the overall outcome. I have just called H.E. John Dramani Mahama to congratulate him as the President-elect of the Republic of Ghana.”Dr. Bawumia emphasized his respect for the decision of the Ghanaian people and called for calm to ease growing tensions.

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“I will respect the decision of Ghanaians,” he stated.In a Facebook post following his victory, Mahama acknowledged his engagement with his main contender and expressed gratitude to Ghanaians, simply writing, “Thank you, Ghana.”Early projections indicate that the NDC has also secured a majority of the parliamentary seats.Dr.

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Bawumia extended his appreciation to the grassroots supporters of the NPP and pledged to support Mahama in fostering national development over the next four years.

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