John Dramani Mahama wins Ghana's presidential election with 56.5% of the vote

John Dramani Mahama has been declared the winner of Ghana's presidential election, receiving 6.3 million votes, or 56.5%. His main opponent, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat with 4.6 million votes, or 41%. Mahama, who previously served as president from 2012 to 2017, emphasized his victory as "emphatic." He campaigned on promises to "reset" the country, focusing on economic issues that resonated with young voters. Voter turnout was reported at 60.9%, according to the electoral commission. Counting continues in nine constituencies, but officials stated this will not affect the final result.