As Ghana’s largest voting bloc, the Greater Accra Region holds the key to the 2024 election, with its shifting loyalties, diverse electorate, and pressing economic concerns set to shape the contest between the NPP and NDC parties.

The special voting exercise organised by the Electoral Commission (EC) for various personnel who will be on duty during the December 7 elections went on smoothly and almost unnoticed in the capital, Accra,

Ghanaians are set to vote on Dec. 7 for a new president to replace Nana Akufo-Addo, who has served the maximum two terms.

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.

I will vote but I don't think it will change anything," said 18-year-old high school graduate Emmanuel Kwaku Jr, who will be casting his ballot for the first time. An October survey by pan-African research group Afrobarometer found 82% of Ghanaians felt the country was headed in the wrong direction and less than half expected change for the better in the next year.