Ghana's vice-president concedes election defeat to former president Mahama

bbc.com

Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat in the recent election, congratulating former President John Mahama. Bawumia stated that provisional results indicate Mahama's decisive victory and that the opposition National Democratic Congress won the parliamentary election. No official election results have been announced yet. Bawumia's concession comes as President Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after two terms in office. The elections were held during a significant economic crisis in Ghana.


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