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'This is an election we need to commend the EC' - Mustapha Hamid

Speaking on Newsfile a day after his boss clinched a decisive victory against President John Mahama, he noted that "this is an election we need to commend the EC."
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President-elect Nana Akufo-Addos spokesman, Mustapha Hamid, has commended the Electoral Commission for organising a successful election.

READ MORE: Britain congratulate Akufo-Addo over election win

He also commended the police and rival political parties for their role in ensuring a successful election.

In addition, he also expressed reservation of some conduct of some security personnel to police the ballot.

He cited a Fire Officer in the Gomoa constituency who was drunk, saying it is unacceptable and give a bad name to the security institution.

Akufo-Addo cruised to victory in Wednesday's vote by defeating incumbent president John Mahama by close to a million vote.

The Electoral Commission said Akufo-Addo won by 5, 716, 026 (53.85%) while John Dramani Mahama secured 4, 713, 277 (44.40%).

President Mahama in a painful concession speech promised to ensure a smooth transition of power.

“I wish to congratulate the President Elect. I will like to assure the people of Ghana of my commitment to the sustenance of our country’s democracy and we will work to ensure  a smooth transition of our incoming administration. I remain committed to the unity and stability of our great nation.” he said.

READ MORE:Mahama delivers concession speech

And Akufo-Addo has promised to a president for all Ghanaians, adding that he will not disappoint them as their new leader.

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