Ghana prepares for its ninth general election since the resumption of multiparty politics in 1992. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) seeks an unprecedented third consecutive term, as the country faces economic challenges like high inflation, debt, and rising unemployment.
Ghana is gearing up for its ninth general election since the reintroduction of multiparty politics in 1992. The New Patriotic Party ( NPP ) is aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive term. Economic challenges, including a peak inflation rate of 54.1% in December 2022 and rising debt, have marked the tenure of President Nana Akufo-Addo's government, who admitted the country was in a crisis but attributed it to external factors.
Critics argue that domestic mismanagement is to blame, as the unemployment rate has worsened and the cost of living has surged
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