I commend Bawumia for his statesmanship in conceding defeat – Mahama

Summary: John Mahama has commended Vice President Bawumia for his concession of defeat in the just ended presidential election. Mahama said Bawumia's actions eased the tensions that would have arisen had he not conceded. Mahama also disclosed that President Akufo-Addo had called to congratulate him.

President elect, John Mahama has acknowledged Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for conceding defeat earlier before the official declaration of results of the 2024 elections.

John Mahama in his acceptance speech late night on Monday, December 9 after the EC has officially declared the results said Dr. Bawumia’s actions eased the tensions that hitherto would have arisen if he had not conceded defeat.

“I would like to thank the Vice President Dr. Mahamud Bawumia for his statesmanship in conceding the elections long before the declaration of the results by the Electoral Commission. This concession largely diffused the tension that are characteristic of elections such as this,” John Mahama noted.

The former President further disclosed that President Akufo-Addo has called to congratulate him on his monumental victory.

Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Samuel Kwame Boadu

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