By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila and Christian Akorlie

ACCRA (Reuters) -Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has staged a political comeback by profitable the West African nation’s presidential election after his rival Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat on Sunday.

Addressing a press convention from his residence, Bawumia stated he had referred to as Mahama to congratulate him, including that Mahama’s Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) additionally gained the parliamentary election.

“Let me say that the data from our own internal collation of the election results indicate that former President John Dramani Mahama has won the Presidential election decisively,” Bawumia stated.

“The NDC has also won the parliamentary election. Even though we await final collation of a number of seats, I believe ultimately these will not change the outcome.”

Bawumia stated he conceded earlier than the official outcomes to ease tensions.

Earlier than his concession, scuffles had been reported in a number of native constituency centres the place outcomes have been nonetheless arriving from polling stations.

“I am making this concession speech before the official announcement by the Electoral Commission to avoid further tension and preserve the peace of our country,” Bawumia stated.

“It is important that the world investor community continues to believe in the peaceful and democratic character of Ghana,” he added. “The people have voted for change at this time, and we respect that decision with all humility.”