The Electoral Commission of Ghana declared John Mahama president-elect 48 hours after the December 7 election.

On the evening of December 9, he delivered an address at his office, attended by party supporters and leaders.

Among other remarks, John Mahama, who is making a comeback to the presidency after serving one term and losing the 2016 and 2020 elections, stated that he is prepared to reset Ghana.

Below is how the BBC reported the incident: Headline: Victorious John Mahama promises new beginning for Ghana Ghana's opposition candidate and former President John Mahama has promised "a new beginning, a new direction" for the country after being officially declared the winner of Saturday's presidential election.