The United States has congratulated the people of Ghana for a successful election that reflects the will of the electorate, as the country eagerly awaits the official announcement of the winner.

In a Facebook post, the US Embassy in Ghana expressed its support for the peaceful conduct of the elections, noting the importance of the transfer of power.

"Congratulations to all Ghanaians on a successful election that reflects the will of the Ghanaian people. The United States looks forward to continuing our strong partnership under John Dramani Mahama," the embassy wrote.

While the Electoral Commission (EC) is yet to officially declare the winner of Saturday’s polls, the embassy commended all candidates for their commitment to a peaceful election process.

"We commend all of the candidates that stood for election this cycle and their commitment to peaceful elections and the transfer of power as so eloquently expressed in Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's concession speech," the post read.

The US Embassy further reiterated its solidarity with the people of Ghana, emphasising the belief in the power of democracy.

"We stand with the people of Ghana and their belief in the power of the people and that #DemocracyDelivers," the embassy added.

The Electoral Commission's declaration remains awaited, but the diplomatic community has applauded Ghana’s commitment to democratic processes and peaceful transitions.