John Dramani Mahama, formerly Ghana's vice president, was sworn in as the country's new president within hours of his death on July 24.

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In a statement streamed live on the Internet, Electoral Commission Chairman Kwadwo Afari-Gyan declared "John Dramani Mahama president-elect" after securing 50.7% of the vote.

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The candidates who participated in this High Level event include current President and flag-bearer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, and his main challenger and leader of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

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