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I Conceded Defeat To Save Ghana’s Democracy And Peace – Ex VP

Last updated: 2025/01/27 at 4:12 PM
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Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained that his early concession in the 2024 presidential election was made in the supreme interest of Ghana’s democracy and peace.

Speaking on Monday, 27 January, during a discourse on democracy, governance, and political integrity in Nigeria, Dr Bawumia reflected on the events that led to his decision, highlighting the importance of maintaining national stability during electoral processes.

In his address, Dr Bawumia revealed that he had anticipated the electoral results would take between 48 to 72 hours to be officially declared by the Electoral Commission.

Aware of the rising tension and the potential for violence if the announcement was prolonged, he decided to act swiftly.

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“I was cognisant of the tension and potential violence that could result if there was a long-drawn-out process of announcing the results. Indeed, the tension had begun to mount,” he said.

Recognising the volatile environment that could have escalated into unrest, Dr Bawumia explained that his decision to concede the election early was a calculated move to prevent unnecessary conflict.

“I therefore took the decision to hold a press conference at 9 a.m. the next morning to concede the election to my opponent even before the EC had announced any collated official results,” he stated.

The former President’s concession came as part of his broader commitment to safeguarding the integrity of Ghana’s democratic processes.

According to him, his swift action aimed not only to reduce the potential for violence but also to set an example of political maturity and respect for the democratic system.

He stated that this approach emphasised his dedication to the peaceful transfer of power, which is essential for the long-term health of any democracy.

In his remarks, Dr Bawumia underscored the significance of strong political integrity in ensuring that governance remains effective and transparent.

His concession, he said, was an effort to protect the democratic principles Ghana has upheld, reassuring citizens that the electoral process would not be compromised by unnecessary delays or uncertainty.

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