He expressed his commitment to ensure a seamless transfer of power on January 07, 2025, in accordance with the country’s constitution.
“Further to this evening’s official declaration by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, of the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, the President has called Mr Mahama to congratulate him on his decisive victory in the just-ended election,” a statement issued by the Communications Directorate, Office of the President, noted.
The statement also commended the EC and Ghanaians in general for a successful election.
It said the polls reflected the enduring strength of Ghana’s democracy, urging the citizenry to unite and work together to consolidate the rule of law.
Meanwhile, the President-elect, in his victory speech, stated that President Akufo-Addo had called to congratulate him.
They had agreed to put together a Joint Presidential Transition Team by Wednesday, December 11.
Below are the certified presidential results from 267 Constituencies as declared by the EC:
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia – 4,657,304(41.61%)
Daniel Augustus Lartey Junior – 16,673 (0.15%)
Christian Kwabena Andrews – 16461 (0.15%)
Kofi Akpaloo – 5, 219 (0.05%)
Mohammed Frimpong – 4,413 (0.04%)
Nana Akosua Frimpomaa – 23, 397 (0.21%)
John Dramani Mahama – 6,328,397 (56.55%)
Hassan Ayariga – 17, 461 (0.16%)
Kofi Koranteng – 3,320 (0.02%)
George Twum Barima – 3,097 (0.02%)
Nana Kwame Bediako – 84, 478 (0.75%)
Alan Kyerematen – 31, 202 (0.28%)
Total valid votes – 11,191,422
Rejected ballots – 239, 109
Total votes cast – 11,430,531
GNA
