John Mahama wins as Mahamudu Bawumia admits defeat

Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has accepted defeat in Saturday’s election and congratulated former President John Mahama on his victory.

“People voted for change,” said Bawumia.

This election took place at a time when the country’s economic situation is the worst it has been in a generation that has caused the country to be satisfied with paying its debts.

Without Bawumia’s approval, no official results have been announced.

Bawumia said he based his statement on short-term results.

He said this shows that Mahama won “definitely” and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) also won the parliamentary elections.

President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down after reaching the legal limit of serving two terms. Bawumia was a candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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