... Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang 教授将成为加纳首位女性副总统

• Bawumia 博士承认失败

• 经济胜利数字化

加纳现任副总统 Mahamudu Bawumia 博士承认在 2024 年大选中失败，祝贺前总统 John Dramani Mahama 先生取得了他所说的一场艰苦的胜利。

上周六的选举中，执政的新爱国党 （NPP） 的 Bawumia 博士和全国民主大会党 （NDC） 前总统 Mahama 先生承诺通过加强国内制造业来促进创造就业机会来重置经济。

周六晚上投票结束后，随着基本上和平选举的临时结果开始陆续出炉，Bawumia 博士于周日上午在首都阿克拉举行了新闻发布会。在简报会上，他承认临时结果对 Mahama 先生有利。

Bawumia 博士说，他已经打祝贺电话给 Mahama 先生，全国民主大会党也赢得了议会选举。

该公告甚至在选举委员会 （EC） 正式宣布获胜者之前就已宣布。

民主取胜

Bawumia 博士在选举委员会正式宣布结果之前承认失败的决定被誉为加纳民主的胜利，该民主被广泛认为是非洲大陆的典范。

预计这一举动将有助于在高度紧张的选举后恢复平静，在选举期间，有两人因与选举有关的暴力而丧生。

“我已经与当选总统 John Dramani Mahama 先生进行交谈，祝贺他的胜利。加纳人民已经发声。此时，人们投票支持变革，我们非常谦卑地尊重这一决定。我感谢全能的上帝带领我走了这么远，我顺服他的旨意。

“我在选举委员会正式宣布之前发表这一让步演讲，以避免进一步的紧张局势并维护我们国家的和平。重要的是，世界投资者界要继续相信加纳的和平与民主特征。这些是我们最重要的资产。加纳比我们个人的政治抱负更重要，我们必须始终将加纳放在首位。” Bawumia 博士表示。

与此同时，前总统 Mahama 先生 X 上的一篇帖子中说：“今天早上，我在周六的选举中取得重大胜利后，收到我兄弟 Bawumia 博士的祝贺电话。谢谢你，加纳！”

Bawumia 博士还承诺支持即将上任的总统和国家的发展，他说：“我向 John Dramani Mahama 先生保证，将全力支持过渡过程。作为坚定的民主人士，我们承诺确保我们有一个非常平稳的过渡，以便政府业务能够无缝地继续进行。新爱国党将以非常负责任的方式为新政府提供所需的支持。

“女士们，先生们，我们已经像任何完美的民主党人一样承认了失败。但我们并没有放弃改造加纳和将机会扩大到加纳社会各个阶层的斗争。我们不会成为一个破坏性的反对派，即使为了我们心爱的国家的利益，我们会对政府的行为和政策进行严格审查。”

Bawumia 博士的让步演讲是在一夜的计票和强烈期待之后发表的，关键选区的临时结果表明马哈马遥遥领先。

从更广泛的意义上讲，这一让步被视为一种政治家般的举动，旨在缓解紧张局势并促进国家团结。

经济恢复

根据临时结果，前总统 Mahama 先生在经济复苏和包容性发展的平台上竞选，在对新爱国党政府的经济困难越来越不满的情况下，他似乎赢得了选民的信任。

他的 24 小时经济政策一直是人民大会党竞选宣言的关键，Mahama 先生承诺改变加纳的经济并为企业和个人创造新的机会。

选举主要关注经济、失业和治理等问题。

在加纳人等待选举委员会的正式声明时，注意力转移到了 Mahama 先生身上，政治分析人士观察到，他预期的胜利反映了选民对变革的强烈渴望。

他有望重返总统宝座，标志着加纳政治格局翻开了新的篇章，许多人期待他的政府将如何应对加纳面临的紧迫经济和社会挑战。

Mahama 先生将得到 Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang 教授的支持，她将成为加纳第一位女性副总统，创造历史。

2024 年大选无疑将作为一个历史性时刻被铭记，凸显了加纳民主的韧性，以及国家对进步和繁荣的集体愿望。

前总统 Mahama 先生于 2012 年 7 月 24 日至 2017 年 1 月 7 日担任加纳总统。

他曾于 2009 年 1 月至 2012 年 7 月担任加纳副总统，并于 2012 年 7 月 24 日在其前任 John Evans Fiifi Attah Mills 先生去世后就任总统。

Mahama 先生于 1997 年至 2009 年担任 Bole Bamboi 国会议员，并于 1997 年至 1998 年担任通信部副部长，并于 1998 年成为通信部实务部长。

Mahama 先生是第一位在前任 John Evans Atta Mills 先生去世后接任总统的副总统，也是第一位加纳独立后出生的国家元首。他在 2012 年 12 月当选后当选为总统。

他在 2016 年的选举中竞选连任总统，但输给了新爱国党候选人 Nana Akufo-Addo。这使他成为加纳历史上第一位没有赢得第二个任期的总统。

2024 加纳总统大选议会席位最终结果

2024 加纳总统大选选票最终结果

Mahama Completes Presidential Comeback

… Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to become first female Vice President 

• Bawumia concedes defeat

• Economy triumphs digitalisaion

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat in the 2024 general elections, congratulating former President John Dramani Mahama on what he described as a well-fought victory.

Last Saturday’s elections featured Dr. Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), who campaigned on digitalisation and former President Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who promised to reset the economy through enhanced domestic manufacturing to boost job creation.

As provisional results from what was largely a peaceful election began trickling in after polls closed on Saturday night, Dr. Bawumia held a press conference in the capital on Sunday morning. During the briefing, he acknowledged that the provisional results favoured Mr. Mahama.

He said he had called the former President to congratulate him, adding that the National Democratic Congress also won the parliamentary election.

The announcement came even before the Electoral Commission (EC) officially declared the winner.

Democracy wins

Dr. Bawumia’s decision to concede defeat before the Electoral Commission’s official declaration of results has been hailed as a victory for Ghana’s democracy, which is widely regarded as a model on the African continent.

The gesture is expected to help restore calm following a highly tense election, during which two people lost their lives to election-related violence.

“I have spoken to President-elect John Dramani Mahama to congratulate him on his victory.  The people of Ghana have spoken. The people have voted for change at this time, and we respect that decision with all humility. I thank God Almighty for how far he has brought me and I submit to His will.

“I am making this concession speech before the official announcement by the Electoral Commission to avoid further tension and preserve the peace of our country. It is important that the world investor community continues to believe in the peaceful and democratic character of Ghana. These are our most important assets. Ghana is more important than our individual political ambitions and we must always put Ghana first,” Dr. Bawumia stated.

Meanwhile, former President Mahama said in a post on X that: “I have, this morning, received a congratulatory call from my brother Dr. Bawumia, following my emphatic victory in Saturday’s election. Thank you, Ghana”.

Dr. Bawumia also pledged support for the incoming President and to the nation’s development saying: “I assure John Dramani Mahama of my full support in the transition process. As committed democrats, we pledge to ensure that we have a very smooth transition so that the business of government will continue seamlessly. The NPP would offer the needed support to the new government in a very responsible way.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we have conceded defeat like any consummate Democrat would do. But we have not abandoned the fight to transform Ghana and expand opportunities to all sections of Ghanaian society. We will not be a disruptive opposition, even though we would subject government actions and policies to strict scrutiny in the interest of our beloved nation.”

The Vice President’s concession speech comes after a night of counting and intense anticipation, with provisional results from key constituencies indicating a strong lead for Mahama.

In a broader sense, the concession is being viewed as a statesmanlike move, intended to ease tensions and promote national unity.

Economic recovery

Former President Mahama, who campaigned on a platform of economic recovery and inclusive development, per the provisional results, appears to have gained the trust of voters amid growing dissatisfaction with economic hardships under the NPP government.

His 24-hour economy policy has been key in the manifesto of the NDC’s campaign, with John Mahama promising to transform Ghana’s economy and create new opportunities for businesses and individuals.

The elections focused heavily on issues such as the economy, unemployment and governance.

As Ghanaians await the Electoral Commission’s formal declaration, attention shifts to Mahama, with political analysts observing that his anticipated victory reflects the electorate’s strong desire for change.

His anticipated return to the presidency marks a new chapter in Ghana’s political landscape, with many looking forward to how his administration will tackle the pressing economic and social challenges facing the country.

Mr. Mahama will be supported by Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, who is set to make history as Ghana’s first female Vice President.

The 2024 general election will undoubtedly be remembered as a historic moment, highlighting the resilience of Ghana’s democracy and the nation’s collective aspiration for progress and prosperity.

Former President John Dramani Mahama served as President of Ghana from 24 July 2012 to 7 January 2017.

He previously served as Vice President of Ghana from January 2009 to July 2012, and took office as President on 24 July 2012, following the death of his predecessor, John Evans Fiifi Attah Mills.

He was Member of Parliament for Bole Bamboi from 1997 to 2009 and served as Deputy Minister of Communication between 1997 and 1998 before becoming the substantive Minister for Communication in 1998.

Mahama is the first Vice President to take over the Presidency from the death of his predecessor, John Evans Atta Mills, and is the first head of state of Ghana to have been born after Ghana’s independence. He was elected after December 2012 election to serve as full-time President.

He contested re-election for a second term in the 2016 election, but lost to the New Patriotic Party candidate Nana Akufo-Addo, in 2016. This made him the first President in the history of Ghana to not have won a second term.

来源：B & FT Online

作者：Juliet ETEFE

编译：草语云意

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