03
Jan
Opposition leader wins Ghana poll
Opposition candidate John Atta Mills has won a tight presidential run-off in Ghana, electoral officials have said.
The announcement came after results from the last constituency to vote extended his lead over Nana Akufo-Addo - his rival from the governing party.
Mr Akufo-Addo’s party boycotted Friday’s vote in Tain constituency, citing security concerns there.
Claims of rigging have been made by both sides and the electoral commission has pledged to examine any evidence.
