Alban Bagbin Speaker of Parliament has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his win.
On a social media post on December 9, Bagbin emphasized the importance of Mahama’s victory, noting that Ghanaians have decisively chosen him to rejuvenate the nation. He expressed his hope that Mahama would receive divine guidance during this challenging time for the country.
“Ghanaians have courageously and resoundingly reset the presidency to reset the nation. Congratulations, Your Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, president-elect and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces.
“The God almighty who brought you back will be your guide at this critical time that our nation is at its lowest point. Again, congratulations!”
On Monday, December 9, the Electoral Commission (EC) confirmed Mahama’s victory with 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of the valid votes cast. He defeated his main rival, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 4,657,304 votes, or 41.61%.
Mahama’s win also marked a significant achievement for his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which secured a majority in Parliament.
Over 160 seats confirmed for NDC, including key NPP constituencies, strengthening Mahama’s mandate for presidency.
