In Ghana’s presidential election, the two main candidates have unveiled competing manifestos focused on economic recovery, job creation, and fiscal stability.
Voters will choose a successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo on Dec. 7, who is stepping down after his allowed two terms.
The election pits ex-president John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress against Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party.
No party has secured more than two consecutive terms in Ghana’s democratic history.
Economic hardships have marred Akufo-Addo’s presidency, with Ghana defaulting on most of its $30 billion debt in 2022.
This crisis followed excessive borrowing, the COVID pandemic, the Ukraine war, and rising global interest rates.
Both candidates outlined their policies recently, with analysts predicting a close race.
Mahama plans to eliminate first-year university fees and reduce taxes, while vowing to combat corruption and recover misappropriated funds.
Bawumia has promised to simplify taxes, cut the number of ministers, and reduce public spending.
He also aims to provide digital training for one million youths to enhance job prospects. Both candidates hail from northern Ghana, a key battleground.
