Ghana holds general election as voters seek economic recovery

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Ghana is holding a general election on Saturday to select a new president amid significant economic challenges. Twelve candidates are competing, with Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Mahama as the main contenders. Mahama, who previously served from 2012 to 2016, aims to "reset" the economy and create jobs. He plans to renegotiate a $3 billion IMF bailout. Bawumia, representing the ruling party, seeks to continue current policies while highlighting recent economic growth. Voting starts at 7 a.m. local time and ends at 5 p.m. Provisional results will be available later, with the presidential outcome expected by Tuesday.


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