Former Ghanaian president John Mahama wins election comeback with 56% of the vote
Former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama has won a significant election victory, marking his return to power. His main opponent, former vice president Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday, stating that the people voted for change. Mahama, who led the country from 2012 to 2017, received 56% of the vote, while Bawumia garnered 41%. This election ended the New Patriotic Party's eight-year rule amid a severe economic crisis in Ghana. Supporters celebrated Mahama's victory in the streets of Accra. The election was viewed as a test for democracy in West Africa, with the regional bloc ECOWAS noting it was generally peaceful.