{"id":263104,"date":"2024-12-08T18:39:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T18:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/08\/ghanaians-must-be-patient-its-been-only-24hrs-ec\/"},"modified":"2024-12-08T18:39:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T18:39:55","slug":"ghanaians-must-be-patient-its-been-only-24hrs-ec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/08\/ghanaians-must-be-patient-its-been-only-24hrs-ec\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanaians must be patient; it\u2019s been only 24hrs \u2013 EC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Good morning, Ghana, and welcome back to 3News.com\u2019s Election Central. Our round-the-clock coverage continues as the nation digests early results from yesterday\u2019s presidential and parliamentary elections.<\/p>\n<p>Following our extensive coverage of the voting process that saw millions of Ghanaians exercise their democratic right, we now bring you minute-by-minute updates of results trickling in from constituencies across the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEY HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Electoral Commission is expected to announce the presidential results within the 72-hour timeline<\/li>\n<li>Parliamentary results are being declared at constituency collation centres. You can follow our results at https:\/\/3news.com\/elections<\/li>\n<li>Our correspondents are stationed at key collation centres across all 16 regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733677432\">1 hr 8 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 5:03 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos: Jubilant scenes at Mahama\u2019s Cantonments residence as Bawumia concedes defeat<\/h2>\n<p>Excitement and celebration filled the air at the Cantonments residence of John Dramani Mahama following Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia\u2019s concession in the 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-439829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-615x410.jpg 615w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-860x573.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733676959\">1 hr 15 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 4:55 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ghanaians urged to be patient as only 24 hours have passed \u2013 EC<\/h2>\n<p>The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured stakeholders and the public that the pink sheets, signed by agents of political parties at all 40,650 polling stations across the country, will determine the final results.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission has, therefore, urged the public to remain patient as it awaits the collation of results.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-439829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-615x410.jpg 615w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EP3A9503-860x573.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jubilant scenes at Mahama\u2019s Cantonments residence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Preparations are underway for NDC Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama\u2019s address to the nation from his office in Cantonments, Accra.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ElectionBureau?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ElectionBureau<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CitiVerify?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CitiVerify<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GhanaPolls2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GhanaPolls2024<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fr4mbkBb0s\">pic.twitter.com\/fr4mbkBb0s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Citi973\/status\/1865806370118787504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733675923\">2 hr 33 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 4:38 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EC addresses media over official results<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"UqCf7bgmR0E\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#GhanaDecides2024: Comprehensive coverage of the 2024 elections\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UqCf7bgmR0E?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733674522\">2 hr 56 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 4:15 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EC yet to declare official results<\/h2>\n<p>The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat to his main contender in the 2024 presidential election.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bawumia called John Dramani Mahama approximately 16 hours after the close of polls. Despite this, the Electoral Commission has yet to officially announce the winner of the presidential election.<\/p>\n<p>This delay has led the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to express concern over the Electoral Commission\u2019s (EC) delay in announcing the results of Saturday\u2019s general elections.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EC-Flyer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-439790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EC-Flyer.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EC-Flyer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EC-Flyer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EC-Flyer-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EC-Flyer-860x860.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>According to the NDC, the delay in declaring the results is fueling tensions and contributing to pockets of violence in parts of the country.<\/p>\n<p>But the EC in a flyer has announced it will officially declare the presidential results at a presser at 3:45pm on Sunday, December 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733652200\">8 hr 8 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 10:03 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bawumia assures Mahama of his full support and cooperation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamdu Bawumia has assured former President John Dramani Mahama of his full cooperation during the transition period<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733650689\">9 hr 33 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 9:38 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bawumia concedes to Mahama<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-3-news wp-block-embed-3-news\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733650109\">9 hr 43 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 9:28 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s time for NPP to reflect and reassess \u2013 Mac Manu<\/h2>\n<p>Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, has stated that a potential defeat in the 2024 general election should not be seen as the end of the world but rather as an opportunity for the party to reflect on its shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>While stopping short of officially conceding defeat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mac Manu emphasized the need for the NPP to accept the election results in good faith.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Peter Mac Manu, former National Chairman of the NPP, tells ChannelOne News at the National Collation Centre that a possible defeat would be an opportunity for the NPP to reflect and assess itself.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd34 Watch the live broadcast: https:\/\/t.co\/kIR5ud9zCu<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ElectionBureau?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ElectionBureau<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CitiVerify?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CitiVerify<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nOhvh27X8L\">pic.twitter.com\/nOhvh27X8L<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Citi973\/status\/1865618251507769739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He urged the party to focus on regaining the trust and goodwill of the Ghanaian people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733646934\">10 hr 36 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 8:35 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NDC gains momentum in key constituencies<\/h2>\n<p>The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demonstrated strong performance in key constituencies, signaling a growing momentum that poses significant challenges for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733644321\">10 hr 19 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 7:52 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ursula Owusu-Ekuful loses Ablekuma West seat to NDC\u2019s Rev. Kweku Addo<\/h2>\n<p>Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the incumbent NPP Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, has lost her seat to the NDC\u2019s Rev. Kweku Addo.<\/p>\n<p>This defeat marks a significant political shift in the constituency, as Rev. Addo\u2019s victory underscores growing support for the National Democratic Congress in the area. Owusu-Ekuful, a prominent figure in the NPP, had held the seat for multiple terms \u2013 since 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733642289\">11 hr 53 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 7:18 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A-Plus secures victory in parliamentary contest<\/h2>\n<p>Controversial political activist and musician, A-Plus, has emerged victorious in his parliamentary contest, solidifying his transition from activism to a role in legislative governance.<\/p>\n<p>Running on a campaign that resonated with grassroots voters, A-Plus\u2019s win marks a significant moment in Ghana\u2019s political landscape. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-Plus-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-439643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-Plus-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-Plus-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-Plus-860x1147.jpg 860w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/A-Plus.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733641268\">11 hr 10 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 7:01 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key NPP figures defeated<\/h2>\n<p>The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Andrew Agyapa Mercer, has been defeated by Blay Nyameke Armah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, in the Sekondi parliamentary race for the 2024 elections.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mercer-lose-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-439638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mercer-lose-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mercer-lose-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mercer-lose-860x1147.jpg 860w, https:\/\/3news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mercer-lose.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Andrew Agyapa Mercer, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), garnered 11,084 votes, which accounted for 42.94% of the total valid votes2. In contrast, Blay Nyameke Armah secured 14,558 votes, representing 56.40% of the total valid votes2. Out of the 25,813 votes cast, 171 ballots were rejected<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733640185\">11 hr 28 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 6:43 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With about 4.5% of provisional results collated, NDC\u2019s Mahama takes an early lead<\/h2>\n<p>\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/v2.ecc.3news.com\/results\/2024\/presidential\/top-two-candidates\/embed\" class=\"ecc-iframe\" title=\"3News ECC Election Results\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-card-outer wp-block-foxiz-elements-live\">\n<p><span class=\"live-datetime-dot\"\/><strong class=\"live-hdate meta-bold\" data-timestamp=\"1733639702\">12 hr 36 min ago<\/strong><span class=\"live-fdate\">December 8, 2024 6:35 am<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-card gb-wrap rb-text yes-shadow\" style=\"--border-width: 0 0 0 0;--desktop-padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px ;--tablet-padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px ;--mobile-padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px ;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s a day for results and reactions<\/h2>\n<p>Today, the focus shifts to the results. As counting continues and early results trickle in from across the country, our correspondents are on the ground to provide you with the most accurate and timely updates. <\/p>\n<p>While we await the official announcement from the Electoral Commission, stay tuned for insights, analysis, and verified results from constituencies nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning, Ghana, and welcome back to 3News.com\u2019s Election Central. Our round-the-clock coverage continues as the nation digests early results from yesterday\u2019s presidential and parliamentary elections. 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