Ghanaians on Saturday December 7 cast their ballots to elect a new leadership for the country as they hope for a revived economy after the financial crisis in the West African Country.
After serving the two terms allowed by the constitution in Ghana,President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down next month.
On Saturday Decenmber 7, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer and a significant gold producer, held its presidential and parliamentary election with Ghanaians hoping for economic boost.
Though Twelve candidates are vying for the presidency, the race is seen as primarily between Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, chosen successor of Akufo-Addo’s New Patriotic Party (NPP), and former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Voting began Saturday at 7 a.m. local time and closes at 5 p.m with Some provisional legislative results expected by Saturday night and Sunday, while the presidential outcome is expected by Tuesday.
Mahama disclosed that he would « reset » Ghana and introduce a « 24-hour economy, » stretching industrial hours to create jobs and more production.
Meanwhile, Bawumia has stressed Ghana’s gradual recovery from the financial crisis, with economic growth surging by 6.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024,
About 18.7 million people registered to vote in presidential and legislative elections with the two main candidates offering hope for change.
