<p>IN exercise of the powers conferred on the Electoral 

Commission by Article 63 (9) of the Constitution. this Instrument is hereby made.<br /><br 

/>MR. JOHN AGYEKUM KUFUOR, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate having, in the 

Presidential election held on the 7th day of December 2004, pursuant to article 63 (3) of the 

Constitution, obtained more than fifty percent of the valid votes cast, and is hereby declared 

the winner of the election.<br /><br />Given under my hand and seal in Accra this Friday, the 

10th day of December, 2004.<br /><br />DR. KWADWO AFARI-GYAN Chairman. Electoral Commission<br 

/><br />Date of Gazette notification: 24th December. 2004.<br /><br />GOVERNMENT PRINTER. 

ASSEMBLY PRESS. ACCRA. GPClA896/300/12!2004<br /><br /> </p>