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What unique record did John Mahama set in Ghanaian elections?

  • First President to lose a second term

  • First to win by a landslide

  • Youngest President elected

  • First to win without a runoff

Answer

John Mahama holds the unique distinction of being the first President in Ghanaian history to lose a bid for a second term in office. In the 2016 presidential election, Mahama was defeated by Nana Akufo-Addo, ending his four-year presidency. This outcome marked a significant departure from the country's previous electoral history, where incumbent presidents had typically been re-elected for a second term.
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