Ghana Goes To Polls, December 2012
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Photo 1 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFIGhanaian voters went to the polls in elections that were seen as opportunity to reinforce the country's strong democratic principles. -
Photo 2 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFIVoting took place peacefully with polling stations, like this one in the Korlebu area of Accra, opening at 7am. In the photo, is a voter casting ballot at a polling station in the Korlebu area of Accra. -
Photo 3 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFIHowever, there were some problems with voting materials not being delivered on time and issues with voters not forming orderly queues. -
Photo 4 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFIVoters came in large numbers... -
Photo 5 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFI...And due to the breakdown of some biometric verification machines, some voters could not vote -
Photo 6 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFI...Leading to voting being extended to December 8, 2012. -
Photo 7 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFIVoters going through the identification procedure before casting their votes. -
Photo 8 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFIThe election was tainted by widespread, controversial allegations and claims of tampering and vote manipulation on the part of the Electoral Commission. -
Photo 9 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFIResults started coming out with John Dramani Mahama leading with 50.7% of the vote, followed by his nearest rival, Nana Akufo-Addo who received 47.74%. -
Photo 10 of 10Credit: Daniel Finnan/RFIHowever the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) on December 9, 2012 declared John Dramani Mahama President-elect after the 2012 general elections.
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