Ghana Election Results: Live Updates As Electoral Commission Declares John Mahama President-elect
Ghanaians went to the polls for the ninth successive time on December 7 to choose the sixth president of the fourth republic. John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress emerged victorious over Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party.
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Jean Mensa declares John Mahama president-elect
Electoral Commission chairperson Jean Mensa has declared John Mahama president of Ghana after he won 56.55% of the vote.
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia got 4,657,304 votes, representing 41.61% of the votes cast.
Nana Kwame Bediako congratulates Mahama
The leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, congratulated John Mahama even before the Electoral Commission’s official declaration.
He also expressed his willingness to support Mahama's administration over the next four years.
Mahama to give maiden address as president elect
The President-Elect of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, will address the Nation today at 7:00 p.m.
This would be after the Electoral Commission formally declares him president-elect.
An executivea of the NDC confirmed these details to YEN.com.gh.
Greater Accra Region eleciton results announced
Gladys Pinkrah, Greater Accra Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, has announced the results for the Greater Accra Region from 32 constituencies.
Electoral Commission gives time for declaration of election result
The Electoral Commission will declare the 2024 election results at 4:30 pm on December 9.
The commission had pledged to declare results within 72 hours of the election.
It has received results from 13 of Ghana's 16 regions.
Electoral Commission nearing declaration of results
GNA has reported that the National Collation Centre has received regional results from Ahafo, Central, Western North, Oti, Eastern, Upper West, Bono East, North East, Volta, Bono, Western, and Northern regions.
Results from four regions remain pending.
The Electoral Commission has been criticised for its delays in collating and declaring election results.
Notable casualties as green wave sweeps across Ghana
The NDC may be heading for a record-setting haul of parliamentary seats as a number of major NPP MPs fell in the 2024 election.
The likes of Ambrose Dery, John Peter Amewu, Mavis Hawa Koomson, Lydia Alhassan and Frank Annor-Dompreh are leaving Parliament after defeats to NDC candidates.
NDC makes history by claiming NPP stronghold Dome Kwabenya
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Dome Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, has made history by winning the seat for her party.
Akurugu defeated the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Mike Oquaye Jr. She won with 51,634 votes while Oquaye Jnr trailed with 50,477 votes.
US congratulates Mahama on election victory
The US has congratulated Mahama on his election victory. The embassy in Accra said it was looking forward to continuing its strong partnership with Ghana under a new Mahama administration.
"We stand with the people of Ghana and their belief in the power of the people and that democracy delivers."
Alan Kyerematen congratulates Mahama
"Gracious in defeat, united for Ghana"
Alan Kyerematen has congratulated John Mahama on his historic election victory.
In a statement, Kyerematen urged Ghanaians to come together to preserve peace and foster progress.
Mahama shares Bawumia concession
Moments before Bawumia conceded the election, Mahama said he had received a congratulatory call from the NPP candidate.
Bawumia Concedes Defeat To John Dramani Mahama
Mahamadu Bawumia has conceded defeat to John Mahama in Ghana's general election.
"The people of Ghana have spoken. The people have voted for change at this time and we respect that decision with all humility," said Bawumia at a press conference from his residence.
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Defeated as NDC Wins Ablekuma West Seat
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the incumbent MP for Ablekuma West representing the NPP, has been unseated by the NDC’s Rev. Kweku Addo.
Ghana Election: "Political Parties Are Not Meant To Stay In Power Forever" - Peter Mac Manu
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party , Mr Peter Mac Manu has reacted to some of the provisional results of Election 2024, currently being collated by the Electoral Commission at the constituency and regional levels.
Ghana Elections: Felix Kwakye Ofosu wins Abura Asebu-Kwamankese by 11k votes
Felix Kwakye Ofosu wins the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese Constituency Parliamentary seat.
Ghana Election: NDC Addresses The Media
In a recent press conference, the National Communications Officer cautioned party agents to stay extremely vigilant at the coalition centres
Excitement from John Dumelo supporters as results trickle in
Provisional results from polling stations indicate that John Dumelo is raking in a healthy number of votes in his bid to unseat Lydia Alhassan in Ayawaso West Wuogon.
Dumelo has started winning some of the polling centres on the critical University of Ghana campus.
Ghana Elections: Voters at Sarpeiman Use Torchlight To Count Their Votes As ECG Takes Their Light
As the election results begin to pour in, residents at Sarpeiman use touchlights to help EC officials count votes as ECG take their lights
Polls close in Ghana electoin
Polls have closed in the Ghana election with counting set to begin nationwide.
Eligible voters who were in queues before polls closed at 5 pm will be allowed to cast their ballots before counting begins.
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Ghana Election: Joseph Yamin Alleges In A Facebook Live Intercepting 500,000 Ballot Papers
Joseph Yamin, the National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged in a Facebook live that the party’s intelligence operatives in the Ashanti Region intercepted about 500,000 ballot papers purportedly found in a building at Kwadaso SDA.
Ghana Election: NDC Have Intercepted Alleged Ballot Papers in the Kwadaso Constituency
The NDC in the Ashanti Region has intercepted some papers they suspect to be ballot papers in the Kwadaso Constituency. The papers were piled in a house.
Obuasi East NDC Constituency Communication Officer Clashes With Military Personnel Over Access To A Polling Centre.
An altercation between a man and some military officers in the Obuasi East constituency has been reported
Ghana Election: Agents For Alan Kyeremanteng’s Movement For Change Have Threatened To Boycott Their Duties Due To Unmet Welfare Needs
In the Gomoa East Constituency, agents for Alan Kyeremanteng’s Movement for Change have threatened to boycott their duties due to unmet welfare needs, specifically the lack of food provisions since morning.
Ghana Election: Confusion At Polling Station As Alleged Group Linked To NPP Caught With Counterfeit Ballot Papers
Tension and chaos erupted at the St. Theresa’s School polling station in the Okaikwei South constituency after a group allegedly linked to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was caught with suspected counterfeit ballot papers.
Ghana Elections: New Force Leader, Nana Kwame Bediako And Wife Cast Their Votes
The leader of the New Force Party, Nana Kwame Bediako and his wife, Ruby Bediako, cast their votes at the Korle Klottey School of Journalism polling station.
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𝐎ne 𝐄𝐂 𝐎fficial 𝐀rrested 𝐀t 𝐊intampo 𝐒outh 𝐂onstituency 𝐅or Electoral 𝐎ffences
The Ghana Police Service has arrested an EC official at Kintampo South Consitituency in Bono East Region, for electoral offences during the ongoing general elections.
Ghana Election: "No Takeaway, No Vote" Man Declares At Polling Station
At the Obenetsoshishi polling station in the Krowor Constituency, a ‘rasta’ man and his friends declared, “No takeaway, no vote; I am taking my voter’s ID to bed,” expressing their refusal to vote without receiving money or food.
Ghana Election: 90-year-old Woman Casts Her Vote With Help From Her Children
A 90-year-old woman casts her vote at Juaben Old Court House 2 with help from her children.
Ghana Election: "I am confident of victory!" John Mahama casts his vote
National Democratic Congress presidential candidate John Mahama voted in his home constituency of Bole Bamboi in the Northern Region.
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Ghana Election: Hon. Ursula Owusu Casts Her vote
MP for Ablekuma West Ursula Owusu responds to allegations of voter inducement, stating that the NPP's food distribution is intended only for their agents, as per usual practice.
Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II casts his vote.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cast his vote at Manhyia in the Ashanti Region.
Ghana Election: Ghana Police Debunk Abeka NPP Office Voting
The Ghana Police Service, in a communique, has debunked media reports of alleged voting inside the NPP office at Abeka.
Ghana Election: Confusion Erupts Over Alleged Missing Names In Voters' Register at Ledzokuku
Confusion erupts over alleged missing names in the voters' register at the Old Library polling station in the Ledzokuku Constituency.
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Election 2024: Ghanaian Man Arrested At Atwima Foase In Possession Of 76 Ballot Papers
A Ghanaian man has found himself in big trouble after getting arrested by the police at a polling station. He was caught in possession of 76 ballot papers.
Election 2024: Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, NPP Running Mate, Casts His Vote.
NPP's Dr Mattew Opoku Prempeh looked joyous as he cast his ballot at the Apagyafie polling station in the Manhyia South district.
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John Dramani Mahama's running mate Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang casts her vote in KEEA
Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate for John Dramani Mahama, casts her vote at the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA).
Deputy Finance Minister, Stephen Amoah Casts His Ballot
Ghana's deputy finance minister, Dr Stephen Amoah has cast his ballot at the Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region.
Stephen Amoah is a Member of Parliament for the Nhyiaeso and willing hoping to be retained for another term.
Electoral Commission opens National Collation Centre To Media
In a press briefing, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Madam Jean Mensa, announced the opening of the National Collation Centre to the various media outlets at the commission's headquarters.
Lordina's Heartwarming Message to Mahama on Election Day
Lordina Mahama, the former first lady of the Republic of Ghana, sent a heartwarming message to her husband, John Dramani Mahama on the voting day.
In a Facebook post, Mrs Mahama said she is proud of her husband's unwavering dedication to the good people of Ghana.
Bawumia votes in Walewale
Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has voted in the Walewale constituency in the Savannah Region. He has expressed optimism about his chances of winning the general elections.
Queues building up ahead of opening of polls
Voters have begun forming queues at polling stations across the country ahead of the polls' start at 7 a.m.
Election materials are being moved by police to the various voting centres.
Ghana closes land borders ahead of election
Ghana's land borders have been closed down ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The interior ministry said in a statement that the border closure will remain in place until 6 p.m. on December 8.
Travellers to and from Ghana have been urged to cooperate with temporary border directives.
Who are the presidential candidates in the Ghana election?
Voters are expected to choose between 12 presidential candidates in Ghana's election:
1. Mahamudu Bawumia – New Patriotic Party (NPP)
2. John Dramani Mahama – National Democratic Congress (NDC)
3. Alan Kyerematen – Independent candidate
4. Christian Kwabena Andrews (Osofo Kyiri Abosom) – Ghana Union Movement (GUM)
5. Hassan Ayariga – All People’s Congress (APC)
6. Kofi Akpaloo – Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG)
7. Nana Akosua Frimpomaa Kumankumah – Convention People’s Party (CPP)
8. Daniel Augustus Lartey Jnr – Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP)
9. Mohammed Frimpong – National Democratic Party (NDP)
10. Kofi Koranteng – Independent candidate
11. George Twum-Barimah-Adu – Independent candidate
13. Nana Kwame Bediako – Independent candidate
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Can you vote without voter IDs in Ghana's election?
On election day, voters will show up to the polling station with their voter’s ID card, where they will be biometrically verified and issued with the two ballot papers.
After each voter has cast their ballot, their little finger is marked with indelible ink to prevent them from voting a second time.
Persons without their voter IDs can still vote as long as their name is on the voter register. The EC will use biometric verification to confirm their identity. Voters with misplaced IDs are advised to show up with alternative identification.
How does Ghana's election work?
A candidate must receive more than 50% of the votes cast to win the presidential election in the first round.
If no one passes the 50% mark, a second-round run-off will be held between the two leading candidates in the first round.
In contrast, the parliamentary election is run on a first-past-the-post basis. A winner will be declared as long as a candidate has a majority of the votes, even if that is less than 50% of the votes cast.
When does Ghana's general election start?
Polls for Ghana's election will open at 7 am on Saturday, December 7. Over 18 million Ghanaians are registered to vote in the ninth general election since 1992.
On election day, two elections will take place simultaneously: a presidential election with 12 candidates and a parliamentary election in 279 constituencies across the country.
While not constitutionally mandatory, both elections have been held on the same day since the December 1996 elections. Elections in Ghana are held every four years.
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