John Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidency in Historic Comeback

Mahama secures a decisive victory over the ruling party, pledging economic reform, job creation, and a leaner government.

John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) defeated Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) with 56% of the vote, marking the largest margin of victory in 24 years.
Mahama's victory follows widespread dissatisfaction with the NPP's handling of Ghana's economic crisis, including soaring inflation, debt defaults, and unpopular tax policies.
Voter turnout dropped to 60.9%, with significant apathy in the NPP's strongholds, reflecting disillusionment with the outgoing government.
Mahama has promised to address Ghana's economic challenges by creating jobs, reducing cabinet size, abolishing unpopular taxes, and renegotiating IMF loan conditions.
Former Education Minister Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is set to become Ghana's first female vice president, signaling a historic milestone in the country's leadership.