Ghanaians prepare to vote in general election amid economic crisis
Ghanaians will vote on Saturday in a general election amid a severe economic crisis, with 18.7 million registered voters. The election is seen as a test for democracy in a region facing instability from violence and coups. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party and former President John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress are the main candidates. Both parties have equal representation in parliament, with 137 members each. The election comes as inflation remains high, and many Ghanaians feel the country is heading in the wrong direction. Key issues include the economy, rising prices, and illegal mining, which have dominated the campaign.