"The gap was too great; Mahama should not have done that, "jokes Alabi

General News of Sunday, February 24, 2019

Source: citinewsroom.com

2019-02-24

Taking advantage of the presidential defeat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Joshua Alabi mocked his defeat at the presidential primaries that had just ended, claiming that the margin by which John Mahama had won the elections was extremely shocking.

The certified results of the Electoral Commission show that John Mahama obtained 213,487 votes, representing 95.23% of the total valid votes, the other six candidates having about 4% of the vote.

According to Professor Alabi, it was too surprising that the former president had hit himself as well as the other candidates.

"The results indicate that the former president has won. I called to congratulate him; We just made jokes and I told him that the gap was too big and he should not have done it, "he said in a statement.

The former Vice Chancellor of the University of Accra Professional Studies (UPSA), came in second with 3,404 votes, or 1.52%, told Godfred Akoto Boafo in an interview to Citi TV that, despite a large loss, he was not disappointed. because everything in an election was possible and that he was preparing properly for the unexpected.

"How do you participate in a contest and expect such a gap? then you would not have lost your time and money. I'm not disappointed when you enter a contest; you should know that there is this possibility of losing, so plan accordingly, "he added.

Spio, Sly, Bagbin, others concede defeat; congratulate Mahama

Six candidates for the presidency of the primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) acknowledged their defeat even before the official announcement of the results.

Professors Joshua Alabi, Ekwow Spio-Gabrah, Mensah Sylvester, Nurudeen Iddrisu, Alban Bagbin and Goosie Tanoh called on former President John Mahama, who came out victorious to congratulate him.

The candidates said the result was indicative of the overwhelming support of the former president, and that there was no scruple.

I am deeply touched by overwhelming approval

John Mahama, while pronouncing his victory speech after the statement of results, said that he had been touched by the overwhelming approval of the party.

"I am deeply touched by the overwhelming support I received from members of the party base. It's a call to action. I want to thank my aspiring comrades for the good fight they have led in this race. Their participation in this contest has shown that our party is the most democratic and peaceful of our country's democracy at present. Our journey to the 2020 victory begins today. "

"Nothing can stop our march towards Flagstaff House in 2020"

The former president, who is seeking a second term at the country's highest instance, said the mbadive downstream of his candidacy meant that the NDC was ready to seize power from the new patriotic party. in power in the 2020 polls.

He added that the NDC was united and ready to win, saying nothing could stop his victory.

"… I want to let Ghana know that, as a result of this election, the NDC is strong. The NDC is united. The NDC is about to win in 2020. And nothing, absolutely nothing will stop our march towards Flagstaff House, "he added.

Meanwhile, the six runners-up have also pledged to rally behind Mahama to secure the NDC's victory in the next general election in 2020.