Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat in the country's presidential election after failing to shake off widespread frustration over the struggling economy.

Ghana's electoral commission on Monday declared ex-president and main opposition leader John Dramani Mahama winner of Saturday's presidential election with 56.55% of the vote, according to provisional results.

Ghana, the world's second biggest cocoa grower and major gold producer, is mired in its worst economic crisis in decades.

John Mahama’s return to power sparks mixed reactions, with some celebrating a fresh start and others questioning his ability to address Ghana’s challenges