The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has stated that nine constituencies' results have still not been received by her outfit despite her declaring the outcome of the 2024 general elections.

She indicated that the nine constituencies include Awutu Senya East, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Akwatia, Suhum, Techiman South, Dome Kwabenya, Ablekuma North, Ahafo Ano North, and Damongo.

The EC chairperson further noted that even if the total votes of the second-placed candidate were combined with those of other contenders, they would not surpass the votes of the leading candidate.

Speaking to the public on December 9, 2024, at the EC headquarters, Jean Mensa stressed that the outstanding constituencies' votes will not impact the declared results.

"As mentioned earlier, results from the nine constituencies are still outstanding. The nine constituencies are Awutu Senya East, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Akwatia, Suhum, Techiman South, Dome Kwabenya, Ablekuma North, Ahafo Ano North, and Damongo. The total registered voters in all nine constituencies add up to 947,116.

"In the event that all the valid voters from the nine constituencies above voted for the candidate who placed second, the total number of votes he would garner would be 5,604,420, representing 46.17% of the total valid votes, which would have been 12,138,538. The inclusion of the outstanding constituencies would have given the leading candidate 52.13%, which is still greater than the 50% plus one required to be declared a winner," she said.

Afterwards, the EC chairperson went ahead to declare the results of the 2024 general elections.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, emerged as the winner, garnering 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55%, while the New Patriotic Party Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, finished second with 4,657,304 votes, representing 41.61%.

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