EC declares John Mahama as the winner of the 2024 Presidential election with 6,328,397 votes representing 56.55%, Bawumia places 2nd with 41.61%
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has officially declared John Dramani Mahama as the winner of the 2024 Presidential election, following the collation of results from all 16 regions of the country. Mahama, the candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), secured 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of the total valid votes cast.
In the highly anticipated election, Mahama emerged victorious against his closest rival, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 4,657,304 votes, which equates to 41.61% of the vote share. The remaining candidates collectively secured 205,721 votes, making up 1.84% of the total votes cast.
- John Mahama (NDC): 6,328,397 votes (56.55%)
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (NPP): 4,657,304 votes (41.61%)
- Others: 205,721 votes (1.84%)
The total number of valid votes cast in the election was 11,191,422. Additionally, there were 239,109 rejected ballots, which is a relatively small percentage compared to the total number of votes cast. The voter turnout for the election stood at 60.9%, reflecting a moderate level of civic participation.
John Mahama’s victory marks a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic process. The 56.55% of the votes he received represents a strong mandate from the electorate. Mahama, who previously served as President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, will now return to office for a second non-consecutive term. His victory was a major achievement for the NDC, as it came after a highly competitive and closely watched election season.
For Dr. Bawumia, who ran on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party, this result represents a significant challenge to his ambitions to lead Ghana. Although he performed well, especially in certain regions, his vote share of 41.61% was not enough to secure a victory.
The announcement of Mahama’s victory has been met with celebrations from his supporters and the NDC, who have hailed the result as a testament to the people’s desire for change. Mahama has already expressed his gratitude to voters, promising to unite the nation and focus on key issues such as economic recovery, job creation, and education.
On the other hand, the NPP and Dr. Bawumia have not yet issued a formal response to the results. It is expected that the opposition party will review the election outcome before making any official statements.
As Ghana heads into a new chapter with John Mahama at the helm, the country’s political landscape looks poised for a period of transition, with the incoming president likely to focus on addressing pressing issues like economic stability and public sector reform.
The 2024 Presidential election results have been a testament to the dynamic and competitive nature of Ghana’s democratic process. With John Mahama securing 56.55% of the vote, the country is set to enter a new phase under his leadership. As the nation looks forward to Mahama’s second term, attention will now turn to the government’s approach to addressing the country’s economic and social challenges.
