Ghana, a land of democracy in West Africa, held its breath this Saturday, December 7 during the presidential and legislative elections. With the opening of polling stations at 7:00 a.m., nearly 19 million voters were called to exercise their civic rights in a crucial election for the future of the country. In an atmosphere marked by calm and serenity, Ghanaian citizens went to the polls with a strong sense of duty and responsibility.
Among the candidates in the running, former President John Mahama, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), went to a polling station in Bole to fulfill his civic duty. This election day was marked by scenes of patience and strong emotion, with a queue in front of each polling station, a sign of the population’s willingness to actively participate in the democratic process.
In the Abraka district of Ordogonno, residents flocked in the early hours to fulfill their civic duty. Voters presented their voter cards, which were carefully verified using biometric devices, and headed to the polls to choose their political representatives. Among them, Frédérick Lartuy, aged 67, testifies to the fluidity of the electoral process and the exemplary organisation of the authorities.
For Richard Asamoah, a building engineer, voting is much more than a simple gesture, it is a symbol of pride and democratic tradition. Since 1992, he has exercised his right to vote and defends with conviction the essential values of democracy. Through smiles and shared anecdotes, he conveys a message of unity and mutual respect between Ghanaian citizens, regardless of their political orientation.
The trader Mamae Oware, for her part, embodies the solidarity and desire for peace that animate the Ghanaian population. As she waited her turn in the queue, she expressed her hope that the election would go smoothly, in a spirit of fraternity and harmony. Beyond the political issue, it is the preservation of peace and stability in the country that prevails in the hearts of voters.
Ghanaians have until 5:00 p.m. to go to the polls and express their democratic choice, in a context where political issues are crucial for the future of the country. The two favorites in the election, current Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Dramani Mahama, are competing for the trust of the population to assert their leadership and vision for Ghana.
On this historic election day, Ghana affirms its vocation as a model of democracy in Africa, where respect for civil rights, electoral transparency and citizen participation are fundamental values.Beyond political differences, it is the unity and solidarity of the Ghanaian people that shines through every vote cast in the ballot boxes, sealing the country’s democratic destiny for years to come.