Ghana’s Electoral Commission has announced John Dramani Mahama as the president-elect following the 2024 presidential elections in Accra. Mahama, the opposition leader of NDC, secured over 56 percent of the votes, successfully defeating Mahamudu Bawumia, the candidate from the ruling party NPP. This result reflects voter dissatisfaction with the government’s economic management and the rising cost of living, as citizens opted for change during the recent ballot.
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Ghana’s opposition leader, John Mahama, has officially won the presidential election, securing over 56.6 percent of the vote, while the ruling party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, garnered 41.6 percent. VOA’s Paul Ndiho is in Accra, Ghana, and has more
Accra voters prioritize peace and stability as they head to the polls. They are committed to peaceful elections while choosing their next president and parliament. With the economy being a significant concern, candidates such as frontrunner Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Mahama are engaged in a tightly contested race. Citizens are determined to use their votes to foster an environment of tranquility and development in the country. VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to some of the voters from downtown Accra.
The upcoming general election in Ghana is set for Saturday, with intense competition shaping the political landscape. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by current Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, faces off against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), represented by former President John Mahama. VOA’s Paul Ndiho has more from Accra, Ghana.
The general elections in Ghana are just around the corner, with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) wrapping up their campaigns today. Both major rallies will occur in Accra, five kilometers apart, leading to security and logistical concerns. The NPP’s “Possibilities Victory Rally” event will be at Legon’s University of Ghana Stadium. At the same time, the NDC’s “Resetting Ghana – Let’s Finish Strong!” rally is set for Zurak Park in Madina. VOA’s Paul Ndiho reports live from Accra, Ghana.
Just one day before the Ghana general election, on 7 December, people on the streets in the Ghanian Capital, Accra, are weighing in on some of the key issues ahead of the general elections this weakened. VOA’s Paul Ndiho is in downtown Accra and managed to talk to a few people on the streets.
The general elections in Ghana are just around the corner, with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) wrapping up their campaigns today. Both major rallies will occur in Accra, five kilometers apart, leading to security and logistical concerns. The NPP’s “Possibilities Victory Rally” event will be at Legon’s University of Ghana Stadium. At the same time, the NDC’s “Resetting Ghana – Let’s Finish Strong!” rally is set for Zurak Park in Madina.
Just two days before the Ghana general election, on 7 December, people on the streets in the Ghanian Capital, Accra, are weighing in on some of the key issues ahead of the general elections this weakened. VOA’s Paul Ndiho is in downtown Accra and managed to talk to a few people on the streets.
Some people in Africa and the U.S. are optimistic about future relations with Africa under Donald Trump’s second term. A strategic shift could counter China and Russia’s influence on the continent. However, some critics say that Trump’s proposed 10 percent tariff could affect trade relations with Africa.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows African countries to export goods to the U.S. duty-free, has been crucial for economic support. However, there are concerns that this benefit might be at risk, as Trump has proposed a 10 percent tariff on all imports coming into the United States and is reviewing AGOA, which is up for renewal in 2025.
Ambassador Tibor Nagy, who served as Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, is in the studio to discuss what these developments mean for Africa.
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