Ghanaians Vote in Tight Presidential Election Focused on Economic Recovery

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Mahama lead a closely contested race as Ghana faces its worst economic crisis in decades.

Ghana's presidential election sees Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former President John Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the main contenders.
Economic challenges, including high inflation, unemployment, and a recent $3 billion IMF bailout, dominate voter concerns in the West African nation.
Bawumia campaigns on digitalization and economic stabilization, while Mahama proposes a '24-hour economy' to create jobs and boost productivity.
Polls suggest a close race, with Mahama slightly favored, but a potential run-off remains possible if neither candidate secures over 50% of the vote.
Ghana's history of peaceful elections and democratic stability faces a critical test as nearly 19 million registered voters cast their ballots.