"Like Trump, Mahama Makes Historic Return In Ghana’s Presidential Elections"

" Like Trump, Mahama Makes Historic Return In Ghana's Presidential Elections \r\n \r\n\r\nMuch like America\u2019s 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.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nDonald 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\u2014a 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.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \" alt=\"Mahama, a highly experienced politician, previously led Ghana from 2012 to 2017\" width=\"790\" height=\"544\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ocdn.eu\/pulscms-transforms\/1\/YoXktkpTURBXy85MWRmYjRlMjdmN2U1MzExM2UzZWExZmY1NGQ1YTU5ZC5wbmeSlQMAAM0EDc0CyZUCzQMWzQIgwsM\" \/> \r\n Mahama, a highly experienced politician, previously led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nThe 65-year-old, who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017, is one of the nation\u2019s most experienced politicians, having served in various capacities, including as a Member of Parliament, deputy minister, minister, vice president, and president.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Echoes of victory for the NDC \r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nMahama\u2019s 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.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\u201c I have, this morning, received a congratulatory call from my brother Dr @MBawumia, following my emphatic victory in Saturday\u2019s election. Thank you, Ghana .\u201d Mahama\u2019s tweet read.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n<div class=\"embeddedApp\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 15px; position: relative; min-height: auto; padding-top: 395px; width: 790px; overflow: hidden;\" data-run-module=\"local\/common.lazyEmbeds\" data-embed=\"" x.com \\n"\" data-expand=\"SEE MORE\" data-run-module-isrun=\"1\">\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n Reuters \u00a0reports that Vice president Bawumia said he conceded before the official results\u00a0 \u201cto ease tensions .\u201d\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n\" The people have voted for change, \" Bawumia was quoted to have said according to the BBC.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Mahama\u2019s journey to Ghana's Jubilee house \r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nMahama\u2019s journey to the presidency began when he served as vice president under President John Atta Mills.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nHowever, 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\u2019s president.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \" alt=\"John Mahama being sworn in as Ghana's President on January 7, 2013\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ocdn.eu\/pulscms-transforms\/1\/A57ktkpTURBXy85MmQ5MjIwMmI2MzUxZTgwNmY1ZWNhZmQxNjE1NmVjYS5qcGeSlQMAAM0CvM0BipUCzQK8zQGKwsM\" \/> \r\n John Mahama being sworn in as Ghana's President on January 7, 2013 \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nGeneral elections were held later that year, allowing Mahama to continue as Ghana's president. He led the country from 2012 to 2017 but lost re-election to President Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Mahama\u2019s first term controversies \r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nDuring Mahama\u2019s first term, Ghana faced significant economic challenges and frequent power outages, earning him the nickname \"Mr. Dumsor.\" The term \"dumsor,\" derived from the local Twi language, translates to \"off and on,\" reflecting the erratic electricity supply.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nHis administration was also marred by corruption scandals, further tarnishing his presidency, according to a report by the\u00a0 BBC. \r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \" alt=\"Ghanaians protest against 'Dumsor'\" width=\"696\" height=\"418\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ocdn.eu\/pulscms-transforms\/1\/TztktkpTURBXy9kNDViNmVkMmQ3MzkzYjIxNmEyNWExNzE0OTA0MDMyZi5wbmeSlQMAAM0CuM0BopUCzQK4zQGiwsM\" \/> \r\n Ghanaians protest against 'Dumsor' \r\n \r\n The BBC report also highlights a scandal involving aviation giant Airbus, where a UK court determined that bribes were paid to secure military plane contracts with Ghana between 2009 and 2015. \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nHowever, Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor found no evidence implicating Mahama in any corrupt activities related to the case.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Akufo-Addo\u2019s burdens \r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nThe government of President Nana Akufo-Addo has faced its own series of corruption scandals and controversies.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nTransparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) indicates that corruption worsened under Akufo-Addo\u2019s leadership.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \" alt=\"Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo \" width=\"790\" height=\"527\" data-original=\"https:\/\/ocdn.eu\/pulscms-transforms\/1\/u4PktkpTURBXy9jYzk4YTA2NzI2NGVhM2Q0MWU2NzQ5NWVlNTEzMWVjZi5wbmeSlQMAAM0EtM0DIpUCzQMWzQIPwsM\" \/> \r\n Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nGhana\u2019s CPI score averaged 45.8 during Mahama\u2019s tenure but declined to 42 under Akufo-Addo, where a score of 0 signifies \"highly corrupt\" and 100 represents \"very clean.\"\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nThe\u00a0 Africa report \u00a0puts it this way \u201c After eight years, President Nana Akufo-Addo leaves Ghana worse than he found it. With rising unemployment, a struggling industrial agenda and environmental crises, the next administration faces the daunting task of restoring trust and revitalising the nation .\u201d\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nOther issues like the mining challenge (galamsey), maltreatment of protesters, and widespread economic uncertainties have haunted President Akufo Addo\u2019s government.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nDespite President Akufo-Addo\u2019s efforts to stabilize Ghana\u2019s economy, the persistent economic struggles remained a key concern for many voters, creating an opening for Mahama's comeback challenge.\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nThe official results are yet to be called as Ghana\u2019s Electoral Commission is yet to officially declare the winner.\r\n\r\n "

"Like Trump, Mahama Makes Historic Return In Ghana’s Presidential Elections"

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