Incumbent President John Mahama wins presidential election in Ghana

John Mahama Declared Winner

 

Ghana's presidential election has been won by incumbent John Mahama.TheElection commission said that  John Mahama had won 50.7% against opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo on 47.74%

The election was declared free and fair by observers of the regional body, the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas)

However, the opposition NPP says it will contest the result, accusing the governing NDC party of conspiring with commission staff to fix Friday's poll.

n his first address after the result, President Mahama urged "all leaders of all political parties to respect the voice of the people".

"The voice of the people is the voice of God," he added.