Excited youth mob Ibrahim Mahama at a polling station in Korle Klottey

Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama, brother of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, was spotted at the Korle Klottey constituency presumably going to cast his vote.

Known for his impactful contributions to Ghana’s business sector, Ibrahim Mahama arrived at the constituency to a warm reception from several enthusiastic youth.

His presence added excitement to the atmosphere as he briefly interacted with the crowd.

In a video circulating on social media, Ibrahim Mahama made a brief stop to interact with a section of the gathered youth.

The Korle Klottey constituency, which includes key areas in Accra such as Osu, Adabraka and parts of Labone and Makola, has historically been a politically significant zone, attracting notable figures during elections.

Despite the charged atmosphere typical of election days, reports indicate that the voting process in the constituency has been peaceful and orderly. Security personnel and Electoral Commission officials remain vigilant to ensure a smooth exercise.

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.

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.

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