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Ghana to Elect New President in High Stake Election

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
December 6, 2024
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Ghana to Elect New President in High Stake Election
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As Ghana joins the election season, citizens of the West African nation head to the polls on Saturday to elect their next president. This election comes at a critical time, with the country grappling with its worst economic crisis in decades. A total of 12 candidates are vying for the presidency, but the race largely revolves around two frontrunners from Ghana’s dominant political parties: the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

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  • The Economy as a Decisive Factor
  • The Main Contenders
  • What’s at Stake?
  • Bottom Line

The Economy as a Decisive Factor

The election is heavily influenced by economic concerns, with voters prioritizing issues such as inflation, high unemployment, and dwindling living standards. Economist and professor of finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin, emphasized the economy’s significance, stating, “The economy is a priority for the electorates.”

Echoing this sentiment, Kwame Asah-Asante, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, pointed out that other critical issues, including illegal gold mining, locally known as “galamsey,” will also shape voter behavior. These challenges, compounded by the nation’s debt burden and declining foreign reserves, make economic revival a central task for the next president.

The Main Contenders

Opinion polls indicate a close race between Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, 61, and former president John Mahama, 66. Representing the ruling NPP, Bawumia seeks to leverage his economic expertise to restore confidence in the government’s handling of the economy.

On the other hand, Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, is vying for a political comeback reminiscent of that achieved by U.S. President Donald Trump. His campaign highlights the need for experienced leadership to navigate Ghana out of its current crisis.

What’s at Stake?

Whoever emerges victorious will face the monumental task of addressing Ghana’s economic challenges, stabilizing the currency, creating jobs, and improving living standards. The electorate’s focus on these pressing issues underscores the high stakes of this election, not just for Ghana but for the broader West African region, which often looks to the country as a beacon of democracy and stability.

Bottom Line

As Ghanaians prepare to cast their ballots, the election represents a critical juncture for the nation. With the economy dominating the discourse, the next president will not only need to deliver urgent reforms but also restore public confidence in the country’s leadership. Whether it’s continuity under Bawumia or change under Mahama, the outcome of this election will shape Ghana’s trajectory for years to come.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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