Ghana's Ex-President Mahama Wins 2024 Elections

 

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has officially declared John Mahama, candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the winner of the 2024 Presidential Election, following the late announcement on the evening of December 9, 2024.

Jean Mensa, the commission's chairperson and the returning officer for the national presidential election, made the announcement. As she announced the findings, she stated, "As a commission, we have fulfilled our vowed aspiration to have transparency at the heart of our operations."

 

Mahama, the former president of Ghana from 2012 to 2016, received 56.55% of the vote, more than his primary opponent, Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, who received 41.61% of the votes.

After carefully examining the votes cast nationwide, the election results were verified. According to the EC chair, the commission was unable to complete the collation process in 9 constituencies that were not included in the declared results. 


Bawumia quickly admitted loss when the election ended on December 7, 2024, despite his earlier optimism about his chances. In a sincere address, he made the concession, recognizing the people's will and urged for a peaceful and orderly handover of power. In the speech, he congratulated Mahama and urged Ghanaians to support the incoming government for the country's prosperity. He also called for national unity.

Mahama's party, The National Democratic Congress (NDC), also achieved a historic triumph with a majority in the Parliament. The NDC has already secured over 160 seats, including important areas that have historically been occupied by the ruling NPP. Mahama's mandate is strengthened by this achievement as he gets ready to take office again.

 

In an address delivered after the declaration of his victory on Monday, December 9, the President- elect reaffirmed his commitment to implement stringent measures aimed at revitalizing the ailing nation. 

" We would be initiating important governance reforms, and sometimes initiate severe measures in the next four years to reset our nation and bring it back on track as the Black star of Africa."