In a significant shift, Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has acknowledged its defeat in the recent elections, as the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) emerges victorious. Presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia conceded on Sunday, stating that Ghanaians voted for change. John Dramani Mahama, a historian, will return as president in January. The elections highlight Ghana’s strong democratic process amidst regional instability, but Mahama faces the tough task of restoring trust amid economic turmoil and a decline in voter turnout.