Like Trump, Mahama Makes Historic Return In Ghana’s Presidential Elections
Much like America’s President-elect Donald Trump, John Mahama has secured another opportunity to lead and is set to return to the Jubilee House to continue the work he began in 2012.
Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States and soon to be the 47th, similarly made an extraordinary comeback after being defeated four years ago—a loss that ignited a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, led to a conviction, and saw him survive two assassination attempts during his campaign.
The 65-year-old, who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017, is one of the nation’s most experienced politicians, having served in various capacities, including as a Member of Parliament, deputy minister, minister, vice president, and president.
Mahama’s first indication of victory came this morning at 10:34 AM when he tweeted that his main rival, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP, had conceded defeat.
“I have, this morning, received a congratulatory call from my brother Dr @MBawumia, following my emphatic victory in Saturday’s election. Thank you, Ghana.” Mahama’s tweet read.
Reuters reports that Vice president Bawumia said he conceded before the official results “to ease tensions.”
“The people have voted for change,” Bawumia was quoted to have said according to the BBC.
Mahama’s journey to the presidency began when he served as vice president under President John Atta Mills.
However, just three years into their administration, tragedy struck when Mills passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68. Hours after his untimely death, Mahama, then 58, was sworn in as Ghana’s president.
