Ghana's Vice-President Bawumia concedes; John Mahama wins presidency
On 8 December 2024, in Accra, Ghana, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in the 7 December presidential election to former President John Dramani Mahama.
Summary
On 8 December 2024, in Accra, Ghana, Vice-President and ruling New Patriotic Party candidate Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in the presidential election held on 7 December, congratulating former President John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Bawumia said he was conceding before the Electoral Commission's official announcement to avoid further tension and preserve the peace.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 8 Dec 2024, Accra, Ghana
- Election
- 7 Dec 2024
- Winner
- John Dramani Mahama (NDC), former President
- Conceded
- Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia (NPP)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who won Ghana's presidential election of December 2024 after his rival conceded on 8 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — John Dramani Mahama
Reuters and BBC (8 Dec 2024): Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat and congratulated former President John Dramani Mahama on his victory.
Mahamudu Bawumia, who conceded Ghana's presidential election on 8 December 2024, held which office at the time?
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Correct answer: A — Vice-President of Ghana
Reuters and BBC (8 Dec 2024): Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in Saturday's election.