Voting ends in Ghana's general election as economic crisis looms
Voting has closed in Ghana's presidential and legislative elections, held amid the country's severe economic crisis. Approximately 18.7 million registered voters participated, with early results expected late Saturday and official results by Tuesday. The election features a two-horse race between Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party and former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress. Both candidates face criticism for their similar economic proposals. Ghana's economy has struggled with high inflation and job shortages, leading to widespread dissatisfaction. Many voters expressed skepticism about the elections' potential to bring meaningful change, while concerns over illegal gold mining also featured prominently in the campaign.