2020 Ghanaian general election facts for kids
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Presidential election
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On 7 December 2020, Ghana held its general elections. These elections are a big event where citizens choose their leaders. People voted for a new president and members of parliament. The current president, Nana Akufo-Addo from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was chosen again. He won more than half of the votes in the first round. This meant he could continue being the president.
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What is a General Election?
A general election is when people in a country vote for their leaders. In Ghana, this happens every four years. Citizens get to choose who will be their President. They also pick people to represent them in the country's parliament. This is how people have a say in how their country is run.
Who Were the Main Candidates?
The 2020 election had two main candidates for president. One was the current president, Nana Akufo-Addo. He belonged to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). His main opponent was John Dramani Mahama. He was from the National Democratic Congress (Ghana) (NDC) party. Both candidates had served as president before.
How Did People Vote?
Millions of people in Ghana were allowed to vote. They went to special voting places on election day. Voters cast their ballots for their chosen president and parliamentary member. The process is designed to be fair and secret. This way, everyone can vote freely.
The Results
After all the votes were counted, Nana Akufo-Addo was declared the winner. He received about 6.7 million votes. This was 51.30% of all the votes. John Mahama received about 6.2 million votes, which was 47.36%. Because Nana Akufo-Addo won more than 50% of the votes, he won in the first round. This meant there was no need for a second round of voting.
What Happened Next?
After the election, Nana Akufo-Addo began his second term as president. His win showed that the people of Ghana wanted him to continue leading the country. The election was an important moment for Ghana's democracy. It showed that the country has a strong system for choosing its leaders.
See also
In Spanish: Elecciones generales de Ghana de 2020 para niños
