Voting is officially underway across Ghana as citizens in all 275 constituencies head to the polls to elect a president and Members of Parliament.

The much-anticipated election, a cornerstone of Ghana’s democracy, is being conducted at 40,647 main polling stations nationwide.

With polling stations opening at 7 a.m., the atmosphere is buzzing with determination and hope as millions of Ghanaians exercise their right to vote.

At the centre of the election are 12 presidential candidates, each vying for the opportunity to lead Ghana for the next four years.

The presidential race features both seasoned political figures and new entrants, all presenting diverse manifestos aimed at addressing Ghana’s most pressing issues, including economic growth, job creation, education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.

Among the contenders are representatives of Ghana’s two dominant political parties: the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside candidates from smaller parties and independent aspirants, all hoping to capture the support of the electorate.

The stakes are particularly high given the significant increase in voter registration since the last general election in 2020.

According to data from the Electoral Commission, Ghana’s voter population now stands at an impressive 18,774,159, a notable rise from the 17,027,941 registered voters in the previous cycle.

Sompaonline.com/Akua Nyarko