By Habeeb Ibrahim
John Dramani Mahama has been re-elected as Ghana’s president on his third attempt since leaving office in 2017. Mahama defeated Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in a closely fought election.
The victory echoes the political trajectory of Donald Trump, who also sought to reclaim his former office. Mahama, who previously led Ghana from 2012 to 2017, returns to power with a promise to tackle the economic challenges that have plagued the nation under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
Addressing the press on Sunday, Bawumia expressed his acceptance of the results, describing them as the will of the people.
“I’ve just called His Excellency John Mahama to congratulate him as president-elect of the Republic of Ghana,” he said. “The people of Ghana voted for change, and I humbly respect their decision.”
Bawumia’s concession marks the end of the NPP’s tenure under President Nana Akufo-Addo, whose administration faced significant criticism for its handling of Ghana’s economic crisis. The election served as a referendum on economic management, with voters turning to Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for solutions.
Mahama’s victory signifies a pivotal moment in Ghana’s democracy, as citizens place their trust in his leadership to address the nation’s pressing challenges.
