FRANCE 24 report: Economic woes weigh on Ghanaian voters

As Ghana prepares to head to the polls next month, the economy is taking centre stage in the battle for the presidency. Former President John Mahama and current Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia are the top contenders, with voters increasingly focused on the country’s financial woes. New data reveals that over 80% of Ghanaians are deeply concerned about the economic fallout, especially after a debt restructuring program that has left many struggling. FRANCE 24’s Justice Baidoo explores how the crisis is shaping the election and the future of the nation.