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Patrick MARKEY

Ghana Ruling Party Candidate Concedes In Presidential Election

Supporters of Ghana's opposition leadser John Mahama already began celebrating his victory. (Credit: AFP)

Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat in the country's presidential election after failing to shake off widespread frustration over the struggling economy.

Defeat in Saturday's election ended two terms in power for the NPP under President Nana Akufo-Addo, marked by Ghana's worst economic crisis in years, high inflation and a debt default.

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