John Mahama's win has sparked enthusiasm in Africa's fledgling democracies. However, experts warn that opposition parties must focus on the electorate's needs to win elections, and electoral commissions must be neutral.

Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.

Ghana’s vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the country's presidential election, ahead of the official announcement.