Ghana’s Akufo-Addo Re-Elected President, Opposition Rejects Results

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Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo narrowly beat his long-time rival John Mahama

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Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo narrowly beat his long-time rival John Mahama to win a second term, the electoral commission announced on Wednesday.

But Ghana’s main opposition party has rejected the results of the presidential and legislative vote, citing alleged irregularities.

Akufo-Addo, 76, won by a slim margin securing 51.59% of the total votes cast, while opposition leader former President John Mahama secured 47.36%.

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