The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has urged political leaders and Ghanaians to humbly accept the results of the 2024 general elections, stressing the importance of unity and national development in the wake of the electoral outcome.
Bagbin’s call follows a decisive victory by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by former President John Dramani Mahama, who secured the presidency and a commanding parliamentary majority. In contrast, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its presidential candidate, suffered a significant defeat, losing both the presidency and several parliamentary seats.
In his Christmas and New Year message to the nation, Speaker Bagbin reflected on the difficulties the country has faced, from governance challenges to economic issues and the electoral process. Despite these challenges, he expressed hope that the lessons learned from these experiences will lead to better governance and performance in 2025.
The Speaker emphasized that national unity should be the cornerstone for the nation’s progress. He called on all Ghanaians to come together, collaborate, and prioritize solidarity as the foundation for post-election development.
“I am grateful that God has guided us through what was a very difficult election,” Bagbin said. “None of us expected this outcome, but as God has willed it, it has happened. My appeal to all of us is to accept the results with humility. Let us recognize that this is part of God’s plan, and use this moment to reflect deeply on what went right and what went wrong—for each of us, for the country, and for our collective future.”
He urged Ghanaians to set aside divisions and work together for the good of the nation, warning that without unity, the country risks falling into tribalism and division. “If we remain divided, we will sow seeds of hatred, and as you know, this opens the door for conflict. It is crucial that we come together, continue to engage with each other openly, and resolve our differences through peaceful dialogue and the rule of law.”
Bagbin’s message called for a collective commitment to national healing, stressing that the strength of the nation lies in its ability to unite, regardless of political or tribal differences.
