congratulating former President and opposition leader John Mahama on his win. Early findings indicate that the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has held power since 2016, may suffer one of its worst losses in decades.
The rising cost of living, a slew of high-profile scandals, and a significant debt situation that hindered the administration from fulfilling important promises all infuriated voters. For the first time since 1996, the NPP may have fallen below 45% of the presidential vote as a result.
A extraordinary 12 months in African politics, marked by five power transfers—more than ever before—come to a conclusion with Ghana’s vote. In Botswana, opposition gains have also resulted from this “annus horribilis” for regimes.
