Ghana Faces Tight Presidential Race Focused on Economic Recovery

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Mahama vie for leadership as voters weigh economic challenges and promises for change.

Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana's vice president and ruling party candidate, seeks to secure an unprecedented third consecutive term for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Former President John Mahama, representing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), campaigns on addressing economic frustrations and his prior leadership experience.
Economic recovery is central to the election, following Ghana's $3 billion IMF bailout and ongoing challenges like inflation, unemployment, and currency depreciation.
Bawumia emphasizes his economic expertise and digitalization initiatives but faces criticism for his role in the current administration's economic struggles.
The northern region, traditionally an NDC stronghold, is a key battleground as both major candidates hail from the area, potentially shifting voter dynamics.