The United States Embassy in Accra has congratulated Ghanaians for holding another successful election, highlighting that the results reflect the will of the Ghanaian people.In a post on X on Sunday, the US Embassy commended the election's smooth conduct, stating, “Congratulations to all Ghanaians on a successful election that reflects the will of the Ghanaian people.

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The United States looks forward to continuing our strong partnership under @JDMahama."The Embassy also praised all the candidates who participated in the election for their commitment to peaceful elections and the transfer of power. "We commend all of the candidates that stood for election this cycle and their commitment to peaceful elections and the transfer of power as so eloquently expressed in Vice President @MBawumia’s concession speech.

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We stand with the people of Ghana and their belief in the power of the people and that #DemocracyDelivers. #USAmbPalmer."

related news, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has conceded defeat in the 2024 presidential elections, recognizing John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as Ghana's next president.Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, NPP's flagbearer, Dr.

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Mahamudu Bawumia, revealed that he had personally called Mahama to congratulate him on his victory.“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. Let me say that the data from our own internal collation of the election results indicates that former president H.E.

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John Dramani Mahama has won the presidential election decisively," Dr. Bawumia said.“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. John Dramani Mahama to congratulate him as the president-elect of the Republic of Ghana,” he added.Dr.

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Bawumia expressed optimism that the party’s internal results would align with the final tally from the Electoral Commission (EC) and called for calm among NPP supporters. “I will respect the decision of Ghanaians and stop the growing tension,” he concluded.

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