An opinion poll released on Monday shows opposition leader John Dramani Mahama leading in Ghana’s upcoming presidential race.
Mahama, 65, of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), holds 52% support, while his rival, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, 60, of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), trails with 41.3%.
The poll has a 1.9% margin of error.
The election, set for December 7, will decide the successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is stepping down after two terms.
Voters are primarily concerned with Ghana’s economy, jobs, and infrastructure.
Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, faced criticism for power shortages and economic instability.
Bawumia, an economist, is promising recovery from Ghana’s ongoing economic crisis, which includes a $30 billion debt default and a $3 billion IMF bailout.
Political analysts predict a tight race, with a potential run-off.
Ghana’s history shows no party has won consecutive terms, adding uncertainty to the final outcome.
