Nana Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that he will not disappoint Ghanaians as president of the Republic of Ghana.

In his first speech after his emphatic victory, the president elect thanked all those who have helped him and the party to reach this momentous victory.

“I thank Almighty God for granting victory to the NPP and myself in this election…And I thank you the good people of Ghana for this massive show of support and the confidence you gave reposed in me and my party.

“I make this solemn pledge to you tonight, I will not let you down.”

Nana Addo polled over 5, 716,026 million votes to beat the incumbent president John Dramani Mahama who had over 4, 713,277 million votes.

“On the basis of the foregoing figures to and the power vested as the chairperson of the electoral commission and the returning officer of the presidential elections It is my duty and privilege to declare Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo as the president elect of the Republic of Ghana”, Charlotte Osei told the country on Friday evening at 8:45 pm.

Hundreds of Ghanaians have thronged to the streets of Accra to celebrate the victory of Nana Akufo-Addo. They thronged to the streets as it was announced that President John Mahama has called Nana Akufo-Addo to concede defeat.

With their car horns all blazing, music on full blast and deep-hearted screaming, supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party danced in the streets to the National Democratic Congress’ campaign songs clad in party colours.

After two unsuccessful attempts in 2008 and 2012, Nana Akufo-Addo has been third time lucky with an emphatic victory in this year’s elections. The NPP has also regained control of the Parliament.