Ghana: Economic Woes Front and Centre in Election Campaign

The economy is at the forefront of Ghanaians' minds as they prepare to go to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December.

Economic growth has halved since the last election in 2012 and incumbent President John Dramani Mahama as well as the main opposition contender Nana Akufo-Addo have made the economy and job creation cornerstones of their respective campaigns. RFI visited Accra's renowned Makola market to find out how local traders are coping with the downturn.

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