Hundreds of Ghanaians have thronged to the streets of Accra to celebrate the victory of Nana Akufo-Addo.
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They thronged to the streets as it was announced that President John Mahama has called Nana Akufo-Addo to concede defeat. With their car horns all blazing, music on full blast and deep-hearted screaming, supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party danced in the streets to the National Democratic Congress’ campaign songs clad in party colours.
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After two unsuccessful attempts in 2008 and 2012, Nana Akufo-Addo has been third time lucky with an emphatic victory in this year’s elections. The NPP has also regained control of the Parliament.
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Mrs Charlotte Osei, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, is set to officially declare Mr Akufo-Addo as president-elect.
Akufo-Addo will take the oath of office on Saturday January 7, 2016.