By Edmund Mingle
President John Mahama on Friday
night, after conceding defeat to Nana Akufo-Addo as the President -elect, gave assurance of a smooth transition from his administration to the new incoming regime.
He said as a committed democrat, he said he would ensure that Ghana remained the ultimate winner after the election.
Addressing the nation from his residence at Cantonment in Accra after calling to congratulate Nana Akufo-Addo, President Mahama said although his party really fought in the election, the result was not they expected.
He thanked the Ghanaians for the opportunity to serve them, adding that although he would have cherished another opportunity to continue to serve them, the people have decided otherwise.
I would have cherished an opportunity to do more, but I cherish the will of the people, he said.
He left it to history to be the judge of his tenure and contribution to development.
Encouraging the rank and file of the NDC to accept the results, he said although they fought the election, they have not secured the desired outcome.
Every election is a hard ford battle, and this is no exception. Every election is an opportunity for the people to express their will for whom to lead them. One can either emerge as winner and loser, he said
He, however, asked them not to be discouraged by the outcome, but to keep on working to support the party to reclaim victory in the next election.
The thanked his running mate, Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur for the loyalty and support, and his ministers, campaign team, volunteers and family for the hardwork and assistance throughout the campaign period.
He also commended all stakeholders, especially the Electoral Commission, security agencies , the media and civil society organizations for their contribution to the successful of the election, saying Ghana has emerged victorious.
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President John Mahama on Friday
He said as a committed democrat, he said he would ensure that Ghana remained the ultimate winner after the election.
Addressing the nation from his residence at Cantonment in Accra after calling to congratulate Nana Akufo-Addo, President Mahama said although his party really fought in the election, the result was not they expected.
He thanked the Ghanaians for the opportunity to serve them, adding that although he would have cherished another opportunity to continue to serve them, the people have decided otherwise.
I would have cherished an opportunity to do more, but I cherish the will of the people, he said.
He left it to history to be the judge of his tenure and contribution to development.
Encouraging the rank and file of the NDC to accept the results, he said although they fought the election, they have not secured the desired outcome.
Every election is a hard ford battle, and this is no exception. Every election is an opportunity for the people to express their will for whom to lead them. One can either emerge as winner and loser, he said
He, however, asked them not to be discouraged by the outcome, but to keep on working to support the party to reclaim victory in the next election.
The thanked his running mate, Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur for the loyalty and support, and his ministers, campaign team, volunteers and family for the hardwork and assistance throughout the campaign period.
He also commended all stakeholders, especially the Electoral Commission, security agencies , the media and civil society organizations for their contribution to the successful of the election, saying Ghana has emerged victorious.
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