Former President John Dramani Mahama has staged a stunning political comeback, securing victory in the 2024 presidential election with over 56% of votes. His running mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is set to make history as Ghana’s first female Vice-President. This triumph follows Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s swift concession just 15 hours after polls closed, marking the largest defeat margin in the Fourth Republic.
The NDC dominated parliamentary elections, winning 185 of 276 seats, flipping key regions such as the Upper West, Volta, and Greater Accra. Jubilant celebrations erupted nationwide, with supporters likening the victory to a “second independence.” This marks a remarkable turnaround for the NDC, which suffered a resounding defeat in 2016 but has now regained both the presidency and parliamentary majority.
