Monrovia, Liberia – Former President George Manneh Weah of Liberia has extended his heartfelt congratulations to John Dramani Mahama following his victory in Ghana’s recent presidential and parliamentary elections. Weah’s message, delivered via his official Facebook page on Sunday, commended Mahama’s determination and the desire for change expressed by the Ghanaian electorate.
He emphasized that Mahama’s triumph is a reflection of his perseverance and the aspirations of the Ghanaian people for a new direction in their governance. “His victory is a testament to his resilience and the hope of the Ghanaian people,” Weah stated.
In his message, the former President also acknowledged Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his commendable statesmanship in conceding defeat even before the final vote counts were officially announced by the Electoral Commission. This act of graciousness, according to Weah, further highlights the strength and maturity of Ghanaian democracy, earning global admiration.
Weah praised all Ghanaians for their participation in what he described as another remarkable achievement in the nation’s democratic journey. He noted that this election represents a significant milestone in a series of democratic processes across the African continent, showcasing a growing commitment to the rule of law and the will of the people despite challenges faced in other regions.
The former Liberian Leader also expressed gratitude to outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo for overseeing a peaceful and transparent electoral process, highlighting his legacy of democratic governance as he prepares to step down. “President Akufo-Addo will leave behind an enviable democratic legacy,” Weah remarked. Furthermore, Weah expressed his hope that other nations in the region can learn from Ghana’s enduring culture of democratic governance, fostering a spirit of unity and progress across West Africa.
Mahama’s Victory
Ghana’s former President, John Dramani Mahama, has won the country’s presidential election after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. “The people of Ghana have spoken, the people have voted for change at this time, and we respect it with all humility,” Bawumia said in a news conference on Sunday.
The defeat in Saturday’s election ends two terms in power for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) under President Nana Akufo-Addo, marked by Ghana’s worst economic crisis in years, involving high inflation and a debt default. Bawumia said he called Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to congratulate him.
Earlier, NDC spokesman Sammy Gyamfi told reporters the party’s internal review of results showed Mahama won 56.3 percent of the vote against 41.3 percent for Bawumia. “It is very clear the people of this country have voted for change,” Gyamfi said. The vice president said Mahama won the presidency “decisively.”
The NDC won the parliamentary election, according to the NPP’s internal tally of votes. Mahama, who was president of Ghana between July 2012 and January 2017, confirmed on X he had received Bawumia’s congratulatory call over his “emphatic victory.”
During his campaign, he promised to “reset” the country on various fronts and tried to appeal to young Ghanaians. His win makes him the first president in the three decades of Ghana’s Fourth Republic – since the 1992 return to multi-party democracy – to reclaim the presidency after being voted out.
