In a statement streamed live on the Internet, Electoral Commission Chairman Kwadwo Afari-Gyan declared "John DramaniMahama president-elect" after securing 50.7% of the vote.
The candidates who participated in this High Level event include current President and flag-bearer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), JohnDramaniMahama, and his main challenger and leader of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo.