The Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, declared President Mahama winner by 50.70% of the votes, beating his main challenger Nana Akufo-Addo of the NPP who polled 47.7% of the votes. 
Mwenyekiti wa Tume ya Uchaguzi, Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, alimtangaza Rais Mahama kuwa mshindi kwa kujipatia asimilia 50.7 ya kura, akimshinda mpinzani wake wa karibu Nana Akufo-Addo wa chama cha NPP aliyepata asimilia 47.7 ya kura.