How crucial is Ghana's 2024 election?

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Ghana is holding its election on December 7. Over 18 million registered voters will choose a new president this weekend. Incumbent Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia from the ruling party and former President John Mahama from the opposition are the two front runners. Eddy Micah Jr talks to Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Gadafi, a political scientist and DW correspondent in Accra, Isaac Kaledzi.

3 Dec 2024 English Germany News

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