In Ghana, polling stations opened on Tuesday, December 1, for workers mobilized for the election: soldiers, observers and journalists. Anyone who will not be able to vote on the day of the presidential and legislative elections on 7 December could therefore vote in this early vote, which took place in peace.
From our special correspondent in Accra,
Dressed in uniform or in civilian clothes, soldiers lined up under the blazing sun at this outdoor venue in Accra. For Tacey, in her thirties, voting is a civic duty.
“We think it is necessary because maybe the one in power does not meet our expectations or maybe we would like him to do more for us.”
However, there is no question for this young soldier to express himself about his choice of candidate. “Oh no, please, I can not answer for security reasons, and besides, I’m not alone here.”
In the queue: firefighters, immigrants and journalists. They were about 100,000 to vote in advance.
A cradle of democracy
A vote for Ashanti Frimpong, an official in an office, reinforces Ghana’s reputation. That of a rock for democracy in Africa. “Every time we vote, everyone goes to the polls without hesitation. What matters to me is having a peaceful choice. We want the winner to be declared without problems so that the whole of Ghana wins and not just one political party. ”
Twelve candidates are running, including outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo and his main rival and predecessor John Dramani Mahama.
The vote promises to be tight, as evidenced by the large number of electoral posts from the two main candidates to try to convince the last undecided.
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