Ghana Decides: Over 18 Million Voters Head to the Polls.
Ghana's 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections are underway as over 18.7 million registered voters cast their ballots at 40,648 polling stations nationwide. The highly anticipated contest is led by two frontrunners: Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP, aiming for a historic third term for his party, and former President John Dramani Mahama of the NDC, who hopes to make a political comeback after leaving office in 2017.While the other 10 presidential candidates include figures like Alan Kyerematen and Hassan Ayariga, analysts predict the battle will likely remain a two-horse race between the NPP and the NDC. The Electoral Commission has assured voters of a transparent process, while security forces, including police and military personnel, have been deployed to maintain peace.With both parties rallying hard in recent weeks, today's vote will shape not only the presidency but also the balance […]
