Ghana holds presidential and legislative elections amid economic challenges

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Ghana has opened polls for presidential and legislative elections amid an economic crisis. Voting began at 7am and will close at 5pm, with early results expected Sunday. This election is seen as a test of the country's democratic stability. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Mahama are the main candidates. Both hail from the northern region, which may play a crucial role in the election outcome, differing from past elections where southern voters were more influential. Ghana's government has temporarily closed land borders to ensure voting integrity. The economy, marked by high inflation and a recent debt default, is the key issue. Bawumia aims for a third consecutive term for the ruling party, while Mahama seeks to "reset" the economy.


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