An elderly woman, believed to be in her 80s, became a source of inspiration at a polling station in Ajumako during the 2024 general elections in Ghana.
Accompanied by her granddaughter, she arrived early to cast her vote, a testament to her unwavering commitment to exercising her democratic right despite her advanced age.
In an interview with a reporter from GhanaWeb, the elderly voter expressed her excitement and pride in being part of the electoral process.
Reflecting on her past voting experiences, she commended the improvements in accessibility and organization at polling stations, noting that voting today is smoother than decades ago.
The 2024 general elections are ongoing across 276 constituencies in the country, with 18.8 million people expected to vote.
The 2024 election has thirteen presidential candidates, with nine of them representing political parties and four being independent candidates.
Of the 18.8 million voters, 459,291 represent 4% of the voter population. 48% of the voters are male, while the female population makes up 52%.
The role of the youth in the elections will be significant as they make up 55% of the voter population.
Background
A total of 40,976 polling centres will be used for the 2024 elections, with 328 already used for the Special Voting exercises that took place on Monday, December 2, and Thursday, December 5, 2024.
According to data published by CODEO, the largest CSO in elections, the 2024 elections will feature 801 parliamentary candidates vying for the 276 seats.
Of the 13 presidential candidates, four are independent, while nine represent political parties. This means that the elections will have nine political parties contesting.
In the parliamentary elections, there are 111 candidates contesting as independents.
Watch the old woman's interview with GhanaWeb TV below:
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