INEC chair praises Ghana's election as John Mahama wins presidency

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Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission, praised the recent presidential election in Ghana, where John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress won. Yakubu noted that Ghana's election process reflects lessons learned from Nigeria. Yakubu highlighted Ghana's political stability and the adoption of Nigeria's electoral technology as key improvements. Unlike previous elections, Ghana now announces parliamentary results locally, while presidential results are sent to the capital, Accra. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat to Mahama, acknowledging the election's outcome. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also congratulated Mahama and commended Bawumia for his concession, emphasizing the strength of Ghana's democracy.


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