Dr. Omar Touray, the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has congratulated Ghana on the successful conduct of its presidential election held on 7 December 2024.
In a statement released shortly after the polls, Touray commended the democratic maturity demonstrated throughout the process, highlighting the peaceful and smooth transition of power.
Touray’s message of congratulations extended to the Ghanaian people, praising their commitment to democracy.
“The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Touray, congratulates the Ghanaian people on their successful and generally peaceful elections,” the statement read.
He also congratulated His Excellency John Mahama on his victory, noting the importance of the peaceful concession by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
Mahama, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emerged victorious following a timely concession by Vice President Bawumia, the candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Bawumia, acknowledging the outcome, expressed his respect for the people’s decision.
“The people of Ghana have spoken and they have voted for change at this time. We respect this with all humility,” Bawumia said in a public statement.
Mahama’s victory marks a significant political shift, as it ends two terms of the New Patriotic Party’s leadership under President Nana Akufo-Addo.
The previous administration’s tenure was marked by severe economic challenges, including high inflation and a debt default, issues that heavily influenced the election results.
While the Election Commission is expected to announce the final official results by Tuesday, the peaceful conduct of the election and the orderly transition of power have already been widely lauded as a victory for Ghana’s democracy.