By: Henrietta Afful
The Vice President of Ghana and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat to his main opponent, John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, following the December 7 election.
Although the Electoral Commission, EC, has yet to officially announce the results of the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in an effort to ease rising tensions.
In an emotional address at his residence on December 8, 2024, Dr. Bawumia accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia and other party bigwigs acknowledged John Mahama’s victory and called for national unity to ensure Ghana’s progress.
“I have just called His Excellency John Mahama to congratulate him as president-elect,” Dr. Bawumia stated.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s decision to concede defeat followed a call from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for him to accept the election results and step down.
At a press conference held today in Accra, the NDC’s National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, revealed that the party’s internal collation indicated their flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, was leading by a margin of more than 1.5 million votes.
NDC urges Dr Bawumia to concede defeat in Presidential elections
Mr Gyamfi urged Dr Bawumia to expedite the concession process using one of his “many digital apps” and enable a smooth and peaceful transition.
He remarked, “Example, in some of the Bono constituencies we have won, they (NPP polling agents) are nowhere to be found to sign the results as collated. Then EC officials are saying we are waiting for them. We want to tell the Electoral Commission that if the NPP will not come and sign, declare the results… Declare the results and spare the nation the tension you have launched us into.”
