Why does Ghana’s democracy hold steady in a turbulent democratic landscape?

Ghana, Accra, 2024-12-7. Supporters of John Dramani Mahama gather for a speech after the Electoral commission announced him as the newly elected president of Ghana.

Ghana’s democracy is not perfect, but it continues to show a kind of resilience that stands out in a sub-region wrestling with coups and democratic backsliding. In December 2024, despite economic hardship and citizen frustration, Ghanaians still turned up at the polls, with about 61% of registered voters casting ballots (albeit down from nearly 79% in 2020). […]

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