2024 ELECTIONS : Voting underway

Voting is officially underway in Ghana as citizens across all 276 constituencies head to the polls to elect a president and members of parliament.

This highly anticipated election, a cornerstone of Ghanaian democracy, involves 40,647 polling stations nationwide. As voting commenced at 7 a.m., millions of Ghanaians turned out with determination and optimism to exercise their democratic rights.

Notably, this year’s election features 328 special voting centers, utilized on Monday, December 2, to accommodate election officials, media personnel, and security officers who will be on duty during the main voting day. This arrangement ensures they, too, have an opportunity to cast their votes without disrupting election day operations.

Twelve presidential candidates are vying for the chance to lead Ghana for the next four years. The race features both seasoned politicians and newcomers, each presenting diverse platforms aimed at addressing key national issues such as infrastructure development, job creation, economic growth, and improvements in healthcare and education.

The contest includes representatives from Ghana’s two major political parties—the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC)—as well as candidates from smaller parties and independents, all seeking to win over the electorate.

This election carries significant weight, reflected in the sharp increase in voter registration. The Electoral Commission reports a registered voter population of 18,774,159—a substantial rise from the 17,027,941 voters recorded during the 2020 general election.

As Ghanaians head to the polls, the outcome will shape the nation’s leadership and policy direction for the next four years.