BREAKING NEWS: John Dramani Mahama declared President-Elect of Ghana with 56.55%

Jh News - In a historic moment for Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has been officially declared the President-Elect of Ghana, marking his return to power after a six-year hiatus. According to the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Mahama secured an impressive 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of the total valid votes cast.

Mahama's main contender, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), garnered 4,657,304 votes, accounting for 41.61% of the total votes. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) also made significant gains in the parliamentary elections, securing a commanding number of seats.

The 2024 presidential election saw a remarkable voter turnout of 60.9%, with both the NDC and NPP rallying strong support across the country. Despite some isolated incidents of unrest in certain constituencies, the election was largely praised for its peaceful conduct by both local and international observers.

As Mahama prepares to take office on January 7, 2025, the country's focus will shift to the policies and initiatives he plans to implement to tackle pressing challenges such as rising unemployment, high inflation, and economic instability.