Election 2024: Mahama Shares Exclusive Video From NDC Collation Centre As He Leads, Thanks Ghanaians
- Former President John Mahama has thanked Ghanaians as results from the December 7 presidential elections put him in the lead
- Mahama shared an exclusive video of the NDC's election collation centre in which he was full of smiles
- The collation indicated that Mahama had garnered over 56% of votes from almost 37,000 out of the almost 41,000 polling stations
Former President John Dramani Mahama has spoken as results from the 2024 general elections trickle in.
Mahama shared a video of himself in the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) strong room, where the party collated its results.
Source: Facebook
In the video, the former president is seen in high spirits and full of smiles as he observes the collation. He interacted with his special aide, Joyce Bawa Mogtari and Dr Omane Boamah.
Mahama leads Bawumia with 56%?
Per the NDC's collation of results from about 37,000 out of the almost 41,000 polling stations, Mahama is leading his main contender Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and is on course to victory.
According to them, Mahama has 5.9 million votes, representing 56%, against Bawumia's 4.3 million, representing 41%.
Mahama thanks Ghanaians
Posting the video to his Facebook page, the former president expressed gratitude to Ghanaian populace.
"Thank you Ghana!" he said.
See the post below:
Ghanaians already congratulating Mahama
The video has gathered over 5000 comments, with many congratulating the former president.
Kafui Love said:
"Congratulations sir!🎊 Never forget the God who gave you this opportunity and all the promises. Be honest with Ghanaians, and God will keep you there forever. God bless you 🙏"
Kofi Owusu-Kissi said:
"Congratulations Papa. So much confidence has been reposed in you. Please do not disappoint us. Just do your best and serve well. I love you for a reason. Cheers John Dramani Mahama."
Amos Akwetey said:
"Sir, if you don’t jail those who looted our resources like there’s no tomorrow we will not forgive you. Please put the interest of Ghanaians first as you take over. Don’t allow anyone in your government to mess us up. Congratulations!!!"
Yennulonin Banaah said:
"When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who DREAMED. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "THE LORD HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR THEM." Psalm 126:1"
Mahama wins Ken Agaypong's constituency
John Mahama's comeback has been impressive, considering that he has won in many constituencies considered NPP strongholds.
YEN.com.gh indicated that won the 2024 presidential election in Assin Central with 50.38% of the votes, defeating Mahamudu Bawumia.
Despite Kennedy Agyapong’s influence and the area's stronghold as an NPP stronghold, the NDC also claimed the parliamentary seat for the first time in years.
Megyimah Shaibu Nurein secured victory with 50.37% of votes, narrowly defeating the NPP’s Nti Godfred Amewu.
Source: YEN.com.gh
