Ghanaians prepare to vote in general election amid severe economic crisis

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Ghanaians will vote in a general election on Saturday amid a severe economic crisis, with inflation reaching 54% last year. Approximately 18.7 million people are registered to vote for both presidential and legislative positions. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party faces former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress. Both candidates have similar economic proposals, despite their parties' differing ideologies. The election will also fill 276 parliamentary seats, with both major parties currently holding 137 each. Voter sentiment is low, with 82% believing the country is heading in the wrong direction.


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