Ghani wins majority in Afghanistan polls

Kabul Dec 23: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani was on track to win a second term on Sunday after election officials announced he had scored a majority in presidential elections.

According to the Independent Election Commission, Ghani won 50.64 per cent of the vote in the September 28 poll, while his rival Abdullah Abdullah scored 39.52 per cent.

Candidates have the opportunity to lodge any complaints before a final result is published.