Election commission: Afghan president Ghani wins 2nd term

KABUL — Afghanistan’s independent election commission says President Ashraf Ghani has won a second term as president.

The commission announced Tuesday that Ghani garnered 50.64% of the vote that took place on Sept. 28 last year to challenger and chief executive Abdullah Abdullah’s 39.52%.

Election results were repeatedly delayed amid accusations of misconduct and technical problems with counting ballots.

The Associated Press