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

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Addressing the nation on Tuesday, the returning officer, announced that former President John Mahama garnered 6,328,397 votes representing 56.55%, while the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) candidate Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia polled 4,657,304 votes representing 41.61%."Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP obtained 4,657,304 being 41.61%, Daniel Augustus Lartey Jnr of the GCPP obtained 16,673 being (0.

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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 56.55%, Mr Hassan Ayariga of the APC obtained 17,461 being 0.

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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.However, Mensa clarified that the results were based on the votes from 267 constituencies, with results from nine constituencies still pending.

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She assured that even if the results from these nine constituencies, which account for just over 947,000 votes, were included, the outcome would not alter Mahama’s victory.The margin between Mahama’s votes and Bawumia’s stands at 1,671,093.Jean Mensa added that the results from the nine constituencies would be compiled and incorporated into the final record once they are available.

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The total valid votes cast in the election were 11,191,422, with 239,109 ballots rejected. The total votes cast were 11,430,531, while the electoral register contained 18,774,159 registered voters. The voter turnout, based on the 267 constituencies, was 60.9%.Ghanaians went to the polls over the weekend to elect new Members of Parliament and the next President.

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While some parliamentary seats remain unresolved due to disputes, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has secured enough seats to hold a majority in Parliament.The election process, which began peacefully on Saturday, was marred by violence in certain areas, including attempted rigging and delays in vote tallying. The post-election unrest has resulted in three deaths and several injuries.

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The Ghana Police Service has arrested 89 individuals in connection with various election-related offenses.

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