President John Dramani Mahama has said he will not do anything that will affect the peace and stability of the nation as he reveres the choice of the Ghanaian electorate.
According to him, he “would have cherished an opportunity to do even more, but I respect the will of the Ghanaian people”.
Mr Mahama, who took to his Facebook page on Saturday, December 10 to express his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation, stated: “I remain committed to the unity and stability of our great nation.
“I am profoundly grateful to the almighty God and the people of Ghana for the opportunity to serve in the high office of President.
“As president, I have done my bit and made a contribution to the political, social and economic development of our country.”
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lost to Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the general elections held on Wednesday, December 7.
Out of 10,781,609 total valid votes cast, Mr Akufo-Addo, according to the EC, polled 5,716,026 (53.85%) while his arch-rival Mr Mahama polled 4,713,277 (44.40%).
The other candidates had the following votes:
Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom (Progressive People’s Party) – 105,681
Dr Edward Mahama (People’s National Convention) – 22,214
Ivor Greenstreet (Convention People’s Party) – 25,398
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings (National Democratic Party) –16,878
Jacob Osei Yeboah (Independent) – … 15,889
Total number of votes cast 10,781,609
Total rejected ballots 166,248 (1.4%)
Total turnout was 68.62%. The EC had anticipated 80% turnout a day to the polls.
The results announced by the EC excludes figures from four constituencies: Afram Plains North, Upper West Akyem, Sawla-Tuna-Kalba, and Tamale Central.
Prior to the declaration of the results, the two major parties had each claimed victory.
Source: Ghana/AccraFM.com
