- John Dramani Mahama is confirmed as the President-elect following Saturday’s elections
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia congratulated Mahama and pledged respect for the will of Ghanaians
- NDC is projected to have won both the presidential and parliamentary elections
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has confirmed that the NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, called to congratulate him on being elected as the next president of Ghana.
“I received a congratulatory call this morning from my brother, Dr. Bawumia, following my emphatic victory in Saturday’s election,” Mahama wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, addressing the nation on Sunday, December 8, a day after the election, said he conceded defeat and called President-elect John Dramani Mahama to congratulate him.
“I have just called President-elect John Dramani Mahama to congratulate him. I said during the signing of the peace pact that I would assure two things: Ghana will win, and peace will reign. The people of Ghana have spoken and voted for change at this time, and we respect that decision with all humility. I thank Almighty God for how far He has brought me, and I submit to His will,” he said.
“The data from our internal coalition of election results indicate that former President John Dramani Mahama has won the presidential election decisively. The NDC has also won the parliamentary elections, although we are still awaiting the final coalition for several seats. However, I believe this will not change the overall outcome,” Bawumia said.