Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has won the country’s presidential election, making a strong return to power after voters rejected the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) over economic hardships.
The NPP candidate and current vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday, following the weekend election.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by Ghanaians and accepted the decision of the voters. “The people of Ghana have spoken; they have chosen change, and we respect their decision,” he said during a press conference with party officials.
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The weekend election brought to an end, the eight years of NPP rule under President Nana Akufo-Addo. His government faced criticism for Ghana’s economic troubles, including rising inflation, major debt crisis, and currency devaluation. These issues led to Ghana accepting a $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
For Mahama, who was president from 2012 to 2017, his victory at the polls is a major political comeback after losing elections in 2016 and 2020.
He has yet to speak publicly since Bawumia’s concession but confirmed on social media that he received a congratulatory call from his opponent.
Supporters of Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) celebrated with cheers, flags, and music outside their campaign headquarters in Accra.
While official results from the Electoral Commission are expected by Tuesday, the NDC says its internal tally shows Mahama won with 56.3% of the vote compared to Bawumia’s 41.3%.
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