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0 Good morning, Ghana, and welcome back to 3News.com’s Election Central. Our round-the-clock coverage continues as the nation digests early results from yesterday’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
Following our extensive coverage of the voting process that saw millions of Ghanaians exercise their democratic right, we now bring you minute-by-minute updates of results trickling in from constituencies across the country.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR:
- The Electoral Commission is expected to announce the presidential results within the 72-hour timeline
- Parliamentary results are being declared at constituency collation centres. You can follow our results at https://3news.com/elections
- Our correspondents are stationed at key collation centres across all 16 regions.
Video of NDC’s IT department
So much improvement from the IT department of the NDC
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— Kiss Me Quikk (@Kiss_Mequikk) December 8, 2024
First and exclusive images of John Mahama in his Election StrongRoom! #MahamaThePresident pic.twitter.com/1qU36Yb5aT
— Joyce Bawah Mogtari (@joyce_bawah) December 8, 2024
Bawumia assures Mahama of his full support and cooperation
Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamdu Bawumia has assured former President John Dramani Mahama of his full cooperation during the transition period.
Bawumia concedes to Mahama
It’s time for NPP to reflect and reassess – Mac Manu
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, has stated that a potential defeat in the 2024 general election should not be seen as the end of the world but rather as an opportunity for the party to reflect on its shortcomings.
While stopping short of officially conceding defeat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mac Manu emphasized the need for the NPP to accept the election results in good faith.
Peter Mac Manu, former National Chairman of the NPP, tells ChannelOne News at the National Collation Centre that a possible defeat would be an opportunity for the NPP to reflect and assess itself.
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) December 8, 2024
Watch the live broadcast: He urged the party to focus on regaining the trust and goodwill of the Ghanaian people.
NDC gains momentum in key constituencies
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demonstrated strong performance in key constituencies, signaling a growing momentum that poses significant challenges for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful loses Ablekuma West seat to NDC’s Rev. Kweku Addo
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the incumbent NPP Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, has lost her seat to the NDC’s Rev. Kweku Addo.
This defeat marks a significant political shift in the constituency, as Rev. Addo’s victory underscores growing support for the National Democratic Congress in the area. Owusu-Ekuful, a prominent figure in the NPP, had held the seat for multiple terms – since 2012.
A-Plus secures victory in parliamentary contest
Controversial political activist and musician, A-Plus, has emerged victorious in his parliamentary contest, solidifying his transition from activism to a role in legislative governance.
Running on a campaign that resonated with grassroots voters, A-Plus’s win marks a significant moment in Ghana’s political landscape.
Key NPP figures defeated
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Andrew Agyapa Mercer, has been defeated by Blay Nyameke Armah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, in the Sekondi parliamentary race for the 2024 elections.
Andrew Agyapa Mercer, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), garnered 11,084 votes, which accounted for 42.94% of the total valid votes2. In contrast, Blay Nyameke Armah secured 14,558 votes, representing 56.40% of the total valid votes2. Out of the 25,813 votes cast, 171 ballots were rejected
With about 4.5% of provisional results collated, NDC’s Mahama takes an early lead
It’s a day for results and reactions
Today, the focus shifts to the results. As counting continues and early results trickle in from across the country, our correspondents are on the ground to provide you with the most accurate and timely updates.
While we await the official announcement from the Electoral Commission, stay tuned for insights, analysis, and verified results from constituencies nationwide.
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