2024 Elections: Akufo-Addo Lauds Ghana’s Peaceful Democratic Process
President Akufo-Addo highlights unity and progress as Mahama wins presidency with a decisive victory
- Ghana conducted free, fair, and peaceful presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024
- John Dramani Mahama of the NDC won with 56.55% of valid votes, securing a decisive mandate
- President Akufo-Addo praised Vice President Bawumia’s gracious concession,
President Nana Akufo-Addo has hailed Ghana’s 2024 general elections as a resounding victory for democracy.
He highlighted the peaceful conduct and gracious concession that underscored the nation’s democratic resilience.
Speaking at the inauguration of a new office complex for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on December 17, President Akufo-Addo reflected on the historic elections held on December 7.
“The peaceful conduct of the presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024, stands as a testament to the resilience of our democracy. The gracious concession by Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP presidential candidate, underscores that democracy remains the bedrock of our progress and national unity,” he remarked.
The elections saw John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reclaim the presidency with 56.55% of valid votes, totaling 6,328,397, while Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) secured 4,657,304 votes.
President Akufo-Addo expressed optimism for Ghana’s future, affirming that the country’s democratic legacy would continue to uphold peace, stability, and progress.
