Former president John Mahama has made a triumphant return to power in Ghana, pledging to lead the country towards a brighter future following his electoral victory on Saturday.
A New Dawn for Ghana: John Mahama's Triumphant Return
A New Dawn for Ghana: John Mahama's Triumphant Return
With historic support, John Mahama vows to transform Ghana after winning the presidential election.
Mahama, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), secured 56.6% of the vote, triumphing over Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, who received 41.6%. The victory margin marks the largest in Ghanaian elections in 24 years, with voter turnout reported at 60.9%, according to Ghana's electoral commission head, Jean Mensa. Mahama expressed his humility for achieving "one of the best results in the electoral history of Ghana" and noted the groundbreaking election of Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as the nation’s first female Vice-President.
Celebrations erupted nationally as supporters took to the streets, chanting and waving flags in jubilation over Mahama’s victory. Following Bawumia’s early concession—aimed at preserving peace despite lingering concerns about the voting process—Mahama’s supporters voiced their hopes for economic recovery amid Ghana's most significant financial crisis in decades. Key issues driving the election included rampant unemployment, rising living costs, and the environmental fallout from illegal gold mining, known locally as "galamsey."
Despite a generally peaceful election day, there were moments of violence, with two reported fatalities linked to separate incidents. Furthermore, vandalism occurred at the electoral commission's office in Damongo, with alleged NDC supporters expressing frustration over the delay in result announcements.
At 65, Mahama’s comeback comes after his previous tenure from 2012 to 2017, which was marred by economic struggles and power shortages. The return to leadership could signal a significant shift, as Ghanaians yearn for positive change. During his campaign, Mahama promised to revitalize the economy into a "24-hour economy," raising hopes among voters eager for improvement in job creation and lowering prices for essential goods.
The swearing-in for the new president is scheduled for January 7, 2025. Since the reinstatement of multiparty politics in 1992, Ghana has showcased a pattern where no party has retained power for more than two consecutive terms—an ongoing trend that Mahama's accession seems poised to uphold.
For more updates on Mahama's policies and Ghanaian affairs, stay tuned to our multidimensional news coverage.
Celebrations erupted nationally as supporters took to the streets, chanting and waving flags in jubilation over Mahama’s victory. Following Bawumia’s early concession—aimed at preserving peace despite lingering concerns about the voting process—Mahama’s supporters voiced their hopes for economic recovery amid Ghana's most significant financial crisis in decades. Key issues driving the election included rampant unemployment, rising living costs, and the environmental fallout from illegal gold mining, known locally as "galamsey."
Despite a generally peaceful election day, there were moments of violence, with two reported fatalities linked to separate incidents. Furthermore, vandalism occurred at the electoral commission's office in Damongo, with alleged NDC supporters expressing frustration over the delay in result announcements.
At 65, Mahama’s comeback comes after his previous tenure from 2012 to 2017, which was marred by economic struggles and power shortages. The return to leadership could signal a significant shift, as Ghanaians yearn for positive change. During his campaign, Mahama promised to revitalize the economy into a "24-hour economy," raising hopes among voters eager for improvement in job creation and lowering prices for essential goods.
The swearing-in for the new president is scheduled for January 7, 2025. Since the reinstatement of multiparty politics in 1992, Ghana has showcased a pattern where no party has retained power for more than two consecutive terms—an ongoing trend that Mahama's accession seems poised to uphold.
For more updates on Mahama's policies and Ghanaian affairs, stay tuned to our multidimensional news coverage.
