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Former Ghanaian president John Mahama wins election to return to power

independent.co.uk — December 9, 2024 at 08:01 AM UTC

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 Mahama had won decisively. Mahama, who led Ghana 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 characterized by high living costs and debt issues. Supporters celebrated Mahama's victory in the streets of Accra. The election was viewed as a test of democracy in West Africa, with the regional bloc ECOWAS noting it was generally peaceful.

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