The Electoral Commission of Ghana has declared candidate of the New Peoples Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo as the President-elect of Ghana.
Chairperson of the Commission, Charlotte Osei made the announcement a few minutes ago.
The Electoral Commission tweeted the announcement, as it thanked all those that made the election successful.
“We declare Nana Akufo-Addo as President-Elect of our Ghana. God bless Ghana. Thank you. We wish to thank all our partners, staff and volunteers and our political parties for participating and ensuring a successful election.”
We declare Nana Akufo-Addo as President-Elect of our Ghana. God bless Ghana. Thank you.
— Electoral Commission (@ECGhanaOfficial) December 9, 2016
We wish to thank all our partners, staff and volunteers and our political parties for participating and ensuring a successful election.
— Electoral Commission (@ECGhanaOfficial) December 9, 2016
Incumbent president John Mahama had already conceded defeat earlier as he put a call through to congratulate Akufo-Addo.
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