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Dec. 7, 2020 Held

Ghana
Republic of Ghana
Election for Ghanaian Presidency

Results

Voter Participation


Cast Votes:13,432,857
Valid Votes:13,119,460
Invalid Votes:313,397
Voter
Turnout*

Vote Share by Candidate:

Nana Addo Dankwa AKUFO-ADDO6,730,587

51.30

John Dramani MAHAMA6,213,182

47.36
Election Results Modified: Feb 21, 2024

General Information

At stake in this election:

  • The office of president of the Republic of Ghana

Description of government structure:

  • Chief of State: President Nana AKUDO-ADDO (since 7 January 2017)
  • Head of Government: President Nana AKUDO-ADDO (since 7 January 2017)
  • Assembly: Ghana has a unicameral Parliament composed of 275 seats with members serving 4-year terms.

Description of electoral system:

  • The president is directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term, with eligibility for a second term.
Election Modified: Jan 30, 2024

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