[wanabidii] Ghana's opposition calls on Mahama to concede defeat (M&G Africa)

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Ghana's opposition calls on Mahama to concede defeat   The New Patriotic Party said its candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo, had taken 53.5% of the vote so far - against 44.8% for President John Mahama.

​Ghana president and opponent are neck and neck as vote count continues   ​"The elections have generally been peaceful, far more peaceful than anticipated," Seidu Alidu, an analyst.

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