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In a historic move, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in the 2024 presidential election and has explained that he prioritizes Ghana\u2019s peace and stability over political ambitions, reasons why he conceded defeat earlier than expected.<\/p>\n
This decision came despite the Electoral Commission (EC) not having officially declared the winner.<\/p>\n
Addressing some members of the clergy at his residence during a visit, he stated, \u201cGhana needs peace, and so even though the Electoral Commission had not yet pronounced a winner, I decided to concede.\u201d<\/p>\n
The vice president revealed that some members of his team had advised him to wait for the EC\u2019s official declaration, but he chose to act swiftly to prevent potential violence and tension.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you wait, you\u2019ll build up more tension, and violence could come because people would think we are trying to rig the election,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Dr Bawumia acknowledged that his decision to concede before the EC\u2019s declaration was unprecedented, saying, \u201cNobody has ever conceded an election without the EC coming out to pronounce, and I said there\u2019s a first time for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
He emphasized that his concession was motivated by the desire to maintain peace and stability in Ghana.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the interest of the peace and stability of our country, I will come out. I will be the first person to concede, even before the EC comes out.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his address to the nation, Dr Bawumia expressed his belief that peace and security are essential for Ghana\u2019s democracy and economic environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny violence discourages investors from coming to this country, and it only encourages terrorists around our sub-region to come here because there is instability,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n
Dr Bawumia\u2019s concession has been praised as a mark of true statesmanship, and his commitment to peaceful transition has been commended by many, including former President John Mahama, who received a congratulatory call from the vice president.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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