Britain has congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on the occasion of his smashing electoral victory against President John Mahama.

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“I congratulate Nana Akufo-Addo on his election as President-elect of Ghana. I also pay tribute to John Dramani Mahama and the other presidential candidates for their statesmanship in accepting the result and respecting the will of the Ghanaian people,” British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said in a statement.

The Electoral Commission said Akufo-Addo won by 5, 716, 026 (53.85%) while John Dramani Mahama secured 4, 713, 277 (44.40%).

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“The UK values the excellent partnership it has with Ghana and I look forward to working with the new President and his government," he added.