Polling, Prophecy, and Vote Buying: What Ghana’s Primaries Reveal About Democratic Forecasting

"Faith may inspire political engagement, but only evidence can reliably forecast electoral outcomes."

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Ghanaians gear up for the 9th general election since the early 1990s; nearly 18.8 million voters expected to participate on Saturday. #GhanaElections https://fefd.link/OLm4f

Congratulations to President-elect @JDMahama. I look forward to working with you to continue advancing peace, development and prosperity in both our countries and across the world. #GhanaElections

Respect @MBawumia for conceding early and gracefully, in the interest of peace 🕊️

Félicitations au Président élu @JDMahama. Je me réjouis de travailler avec vous pour faire avancer la paix, le développement et la prospérité dans nos 2 pays 🇨🇦🇬🇭 et dans le monde. #GhanaElections

Respect @MBawumia d’avoir concédé rapidement et avec grâce en faveur de la paix 🕊️

Ghana’s president John Mahama makes a comeback – what lies ahead John Mahama returns as Ghana’s president, with a point to prove.

John Mahama returns as Ghana’s president, with a point to prove.

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We are living #PeterTosh lyrics in #Ghana 🇬🇭 right now: we have a Brand New Second Hand president and we are OK with it. Thank you 😁

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John Dramani Mahama Is Set to Return as Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, is set to return to office after his main opponent, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat.

Interesting parallels to the U.S. election and how more voters are willing to try again with the familiar and seeking that comfort in new challenging times than risk investing in newer, unknown leadership. #GhanaElections #Ghana #Africa #Politics #AddtoBlackSky

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As Ghanaians head to the polls, I pray for peace and unity.

Elections are more than votes—they are a testament to hope and democracy. May this day reflect Ghana’s strength, anchored in integrity and fairness.

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Ghana elections: religion and ethnicity are key to voters – and political leaders know it Social identity is key to decision making for the Ghanaian voter

Ghana elections: religion and ethnicity are key to voters – and political leaders know it

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Ghana heads to the polls: why the economy is the biggest issue for many voters Ghana’s economy has struggled over the past four years.

🇬🇭 Ghanaians vote amid economic crisis and rising poverty. Can the nation balance living within its means and achieving sustainable growth?

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I’m not particularly optimistic about the upcoming #ghanaelections. All the candidates lack the necessary ideologies to effectively bring about the change that Ghanaians desire.

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Of course nobody cares.

But this government doesn’t only care, but consider us strangers in our own country.

They think ghana is their inherited property.

I am not partisan either. I haven’t voted in ghana before. I wish I could this time.

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Good deeds can influence voters: an election strategy for parties in Ghana to try Political social responsibility has benefits for parties and candidates across the political spectrum.

Good deeds can influence voters

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Ghana elections: swing voting is on the rise, shaping outcomes – a look at what’s driving this A growing number of Ghanaians are voting beyond partisan lines.

Ghana elections: swing voting is on the rise, shaping outcomes – a look at what’s driving this

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💻 John Taden, Pepperdine University/ Daniel Banini,
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Ghana elections: ethnicity is not allowed in the country’s politics, yet it still helps shape outcomes Ethnicity has been largely tamed in Ghanaian electoral politics.

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Our thread of the big issues being considered ahead of #GhanaPolls2024 #GhanaElections #GhanaDecides2024

Congratulations Ghana! From #Nigeria > #Gambia > now #Ghana. Can #Zimbabwe do this too? #GhanaDecides #ghanaelections