Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people - mostly opposition supporters of President-elect John Mahama - over acts of lawlessness.

The 2024 general elections in Ghana, celebrated for their peaceful conduct, have been overshadowed by disturbing post-election incidents of tension, violence, and attacks on state institutions .

Ghanaians have voted out the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December 7, 2024, presidential election. The party’s candidate, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat to former President John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

More than 100 persons, predominantly supporters of Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama, have been arrested following post-election violence that has rocked the country. The unrest has included attacks on state institutions,

Ghana's opposition party candidate, John Mahama, won the presidential election with 56.55% of the vote against the ruling party's candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Accra,