Ghana Heads to the Polls – Why the Economy Is the Biggest Issue for Many Voters

The outcome and aftermath of Ghana’s 2024 elections will be a key test whether the West African nation can find a balance between the dual objectives of living within its means and achieving economic growth that creates sustainable jobs for its teeming youth.

Ghanaians are heading to the polls amid rising poverty and high cost of living. Ghana has been in economic crisis since 2022 when it was forced to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be able to meet its payments to…