Ghana's former President Mahama wins election


FILE PHOTO: National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate and former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama holds a national flag as he waves to supporters during his final election campaign rally in Accra, Ghana December 5, 2024. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo

ACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana's former President John Dramani Mahama has staged a political comeback by winning the West African nation's presidential election after his rival Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat on Sunday.

The result of Ghana's general election is another blow to a ruling party in a region where voters, hit by economic hardship, high inflation and local currency depreciation, have caused upsets as they seek changes in leadership.

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