Ghanaians have begun casting their ballot in the much-anticipated 2024 parliamentary and presidential election, with most polling stations nationwide opening their doors to citizens eager to exercise their democratic rights.

At polling stations in the Manhyia North, Okaikwei North and New Juaben South voting materials arrived on time, enabling officials to commence the process promptly at 7 am.

At the YMCA polling station in the Korle Klottey Constituency, as at 7:16 am. the first voter already cast his ballot.

Agents of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC)were also present to monitor the process, ensuring transparency at the stations.

As the exercise continues, election officials and observers have urged voters to maintain decorum and adhere to the rules governing the democratic 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.

JKB/EK

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