The electoral commission has approved the list of candidates to compete in Ghana’s Presidential election
Ghana articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Ghana. According to Freedom House, Ghana "is an electoral democracy" and a real democracy success story deep in the heart of Africa. The political system is dominated by two parties. Also see our section on World Democracy.
How Ghana Commodified its Government
With some tangible steps towards democratic consolidation in the wake of the 90s, Ghana continues to witness some of the most acrimonious pre-election tension between ruling party and opposition parties
Ghana Debates Removing Gandhi Statue Over Racist Views
Student group set on removing Gandhi statue has ignited debate on icon’s statements about African people
Ghana General Elections Can Cement Democracy in the Region
Preparations for December’s Ghana general elections are necessary to ensure that democracy stays strong
Ghana Voter Registration Changes Ahead of General Elections
Deleting 56,000 names from Ghana voter registration lists is part of national vote preparations
Why Prophetic Election Predictions Are Too Big in Africa
Many fortune tellers make big money with election predictions based on religious beliefs in Africa
Ghana Opposition Head Wants to Run for President Again
Two years ahead of next Presidential vote, Ghana opposition head Nana Akufo-Addo recommits
Does Ghana Court Vote Ruling Deepen Democracy?
Ghana court vote ruling ends battle over latest elections with opposition unhappy but committed
Bill Gates on Quest to Change the World
Technology pioneer and entrepreneur Bill Gates on quest and has used immense intellect for poor
Ghana Opposition Moves Forward With Election Challenge
Ghana is arguably Africa’s strongest democracy but political crisis stems from latest elections