Ghana’s former president John Dramani Mahama wins election

Ruling New Patriotic party concedes defeat after vote dominated by economic crisis and high cost of living

Ghana's former president John Dramani Mahama has won a historic comeback election victory after voters appeared to punish the ruling New Patriotic party over its management of an economic crisis.

The NPP's candidate, the vice-president, Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat in the weekend presidential election after failing to shake off widespread frustration over the high cost of living.