Ghana holds election amid hopes for better economic times
Ghana holds a presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday amid hopes for an economic revival after the worst financial crisis in a generation, which led to a major debt default in the West African nation.
Ghana’s Voters Look for Leader to Fix a Broken Economy
Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy is widespread.
The economy as a key concern for voters in Ghana's Presidential election
With a dwindling currency and high inflation, voters are being squeezed by Ghana's economic situation.
Ghana heads to the polls: why the economy is the biggest issue for many voters
Ghana has been in economic crisis since 2022 when it was forced to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be able to meet its payments to the rest of the world and restore the health of government finances.
For Ghana's Cocoa Farmers, Fertiliser Is the Vote Winner in Looming Election
"When we meet, the fertiliser and chemicals are big concerns." Following the pandemic, a painful cost-of-living crisis and a sovereign debt default, Ghana's economy is again growing. But the cocoa sector in the world's number 2 producer is in the throes of a crisis.
Ghana calls for "peaceful and transparent" elections as election nears
Preparations for Ghana's elections are underway, as voters will cast their ballot Saturday, many choosing between the country's incumbent vice president and the former president.
Economy main issue for voters as Ghana election nears
More than 18 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots on December 7. Despite a tight race for the presidency, analysts expect a peaceful outcome.Over 18 million voters in Ghana would be voting on December 7 for a new president to lead them for the next four years.
Why Ghana's election outcome could be determined by fertilizer
Cocoa farmers in Ghana could be a crucial bloc in Saturday's presidential election and, with their sector suffering a rapid production decline and hit by currency depreciation, many are angry. David Doyle has more.
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