GHANA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION LIVE UPDATES: COUNTING OF RESULTS CONTINUES

The Ghana Presidential Election, held on December 7, 2024, has seen a high turnout of voters, with the counting of results currently underway. The election, which is being overseen by the Electoral Commission, has various candidates vying for the top spot, including Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The electoral process in Ghana is designed to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity throughout. The Electoral Commission has implemented various measures to guarantee the credibility of the election, including the use of a two-round system for presidential elections and first-past-the-post voting for parliamentary elections.

As the counting of results continues, Ghanaians eagerly await the announcement of the next President. The outcome of this election will determine the country’s leadership for the next four years, and will have a significant impact on Ghana’s future development and growth.

PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Preliminary results from various constituencies across the country indicate a tight contest between the two main candidates, Mahamudu Bawumia and John Mahama. However, it is too early to predict the outcome of the election, as the counting of results is still ongoing.

The Electoral Commission has assured Ghanaians that the counting process will be transparent and fair, and that the results will be announced as soon as possible.

REACTIONS FROM CANDIDATES

The candidates have expressed confidence in their chances of winning the election. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP candidate, has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for turning out to vote, and has assured them that he will work tirelessly to address the country’s challenges if elected.

John Mahama, the NDC candidate, has also expressed confidence in his chances of winning, and has urged Ghanaians to remain calm and patient as the counting of results continues.

OBSERVER MISSIONS

Various observer missions, including those from the African Union, the European Union, and the Commonwealth, have been deployed across the country to monitor the electoral process. The observer missions have reported that the election has been generally peaceful, with only a few isolated incidents of violence reported.

CONCLUSION

The Ghana Presidential Election has been a significant event in the country’s democratic history. As the counting of results continues, Ghanaians eagerly await the announcement of the next President. The outcome of this election will have a profound impact on Ghana’s future development and growth, and will determine the country’s leadership for the next four years.