The Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flag Bearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially conceded defeat to his main opponent, John Dramani Mahama, in Ghana’s 2024 Presidential Election.
Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday (8 December), Dr. Bawumia announced his decision ahead of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) official declaration, aiming to calm tensions and uphold the nation’s peace.
By making his concession early, the NPP flagbearer said he hoped to protect Ghana’s international reputation as a beacon of stability and democracy in Africa.
The Vice President pledged that the NPP would play a constructive role as the opposition while continuing its mission to transform Ghana.
Looking ahead, Dr. Bawumia rallied his supporters to stay hopeful, promising that the NPP would learn from this loss and return stronger.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of Ghana has called on Ghanaians, particularly supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to remain patient as the commission awaits results from across the country for the official declaration.
In a media address on Sunday, the Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Jean Adukwei Mensah, explained that the process leading to the declaration of results is thorough and inclusive, involving all political parties and election observers.
She noted that it had only been 23 hours since the close of polls, and the commission had up to 72 hours to make an official announcement. Mrs. Mensah urged Ghanaians to be patient and bear with the commission during this time.
Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong Kodua, has cautioned against any attempt to tamper with the results of the parliamentary elections.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday night, he urged Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to uphold law and order at collation centres throughout the nation.
Justin Kodua accused supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of instigating chaos at collation centres in constituencies where, according to him, the NPP had won.
He wants the leadership of the NDC “to call their supporters to order and condemn these unnecessary acts of violence.”
