NPP declares itself victors in 2016 election

At a hurriedly addressed press conference at the NPP headquarters, the national campaign chairman, Peter Mac Manu said after tabulating 80 percent of polling station results, the NPP was ahead with 4.6 million votes (54.91 percent) and President Mahama with 43.38 percent (3.6 million).

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BREAKING NEWS: With almost 80% of pink sheets in, NPP has a comfortable lead. #ChangeIsHere

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The governing NDC had earlier issued a press statement calling for calm from its supporters as results streamed in across the country.

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