Following the announcement of former President John Dramani Mahama as the winner of Ghana's 2024 general elections, significant controversy has ensued. The Electoral Commission's proclamation of Mahama's victory over incumbent President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo elicited reactions from a variety of sources, including the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

In a live broadcast on Onua TV, Captain Godsbrain Smart provided insights into Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's reaction to election results. According to Captain Smart, the Asantehene was pleased with the results and saw Mahama's victory as a positive turning point for Ghana.

According to Ghana Web, Captain Smart claimed that Otumfuo welcomed the leadership transfer, hoping that Mahama's presidency will address the difficulties faced during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. He allegedly expressed hope about Ghana's future under the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

"Nana Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was pleased with the election results." "He was pleased to see John Dramani Mahama return to power as Ghana's next president," Captain Smart said.

The Asantehene's reaction reflects a broader feeling among sections of the population looking for change. Otumfuo reportedly saw Mahama's return as an opportunity to address the economic problems and governance issues that plagued the NPP's rule.

Captain Smart highlighted that Otumfuo's excitement was linked to his view that the next administration will usher in a period of "liberation" for Ghanaians, reducing the hardships endured under the previous regime. "The joy of Nana Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is connected to the liberation that the people of Ghana are expected to experience under the National Democratic Congress government," said the minister.