As the Ghanaian election progresses, several citizens have been observed at various polling stations preparing to cast their votes.

Among them are the elderly, who have overcome obstacles to ensure their votes are counted.

In a video captured by GhanaWeb, a female police officer stationed at the Nii Boiman/ Apostolic Church polling station in the Okaikwei North reportedly came to the aid of an elderly man who was struggling to navigate the voting center.

Upon noticing the challenges faced by the elderly man, the officer promptly rushed to assist him, ensuring his accreditation before he could vote.

The 2024 election features thirteen presidential candidates, with nine representing political parties and four running as 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 released by CODEO, the largest Civil Society Organisation (CSO) in elections, the 2024 elections will feature 801 parliamentary candidates competing 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.

BS/EK