As the Election Draws closer, Ghana demands “Peaceful and Transparent” polls

Some steps have been taken to protect democracy and security as Ghana’s elections on Saturday draw near.

Former President John Dramani Mahama is standing for the opposition National Democratic Congress, while incumbent Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is representing the New Patriotic Party.

A West African Elders Forum delegation and former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan are in Ghana to observe the polls. Upon his arrival in Accra, Jonathan declared, “Ghana is one of Africa’s democratic models, and we want to see the country maintain that status. ”

It is anticipated that more than 18.7 million eligible voters would cast ballots, selecting from 276 lawmakers and 13 candidates.

Pre-election tensions have increased due to the Electoral Commission’s pervasive sense of partisanship and bias, which some people believe favors the ruling party. John Dramani Mahama, the opposition candidate, stated that the fairness and openness of the election process will determine whether or not he accepts the results of the 2024 election.

John Dramani Mahama, the former president, has been repeatedly predicted by opinion polls to emerge as the front-runner and win the election handily. Some people worry that the election results could lead to instability and possibly possible conflicts, despite Ghana’s reputation as an African democracy leader.

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