The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Ghana's President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, following his decisive victory in the 2024 general elections.
In a statement issued by Ambassador Dr Muhammad Shahid Amin Khan, the World Chair of the IHRC, the organization commended Ghanaians for their confidence in Mahama's leadership and praised the peaceful conduct of the elections. "The people of Ghana showed full confidence in the wise leadership of my brother, H.E.
John Mahama," the statement read. "I, being the Chief of the International Human Rights Commission as an intergovernmental organization and on behalf of my Senior Deputy Chairman, His Excellency Ambassador Zein Abu, congratulate the President-elect and the people of Ghana on the smooth transition of governments.
Democracy won today." The IHRC's congratulatory message comes amid widespread acclaim for the peaceful and orderly nature of Ghana's elections, which saw Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) secure 56.55% of the vote to defeat Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Dr.