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Elections in Ghana
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Elections in Ghana: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Nana Akufo-Addo; the system of government is democracy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Nana Akufo-Addo live
Head of government - New Patriotic Party
Party
New Patriotic Party
Head of state
John Mahama
Region
Africa
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Next election
-
Government
democracy
Capital
Accra
Population
32 833 031
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Ghana
Established
1957
Currency
Ghana cedi
Official language
English
Capital
Accra
Region
Africa
Area
238,535 km2
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Election history
7 December 2024parliamentary
Ghanaian general election
7 December 2024presidential
Ghanaian presidential election
7 December 2020presidential
Ghanaian presidential election
7 December 2020parliamentary
Ghanaian general election
7 December 2016presidential
Ghanaian presidential election
won: Nana Akufo-Addo
7 December 2016parliamentary
Ghanaian general election
25 December 2012parliamentary
MPs elected in the Ghanaian parliamentary election, 2012
7 December 2012presidential
Ghanaian presidential election
won: John Mahama
7 December 2008parliamentary
Ghanaian general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Ghana?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Ghana?
The head of government is Nana Akufo-Addo (New Patriotic Party).
When was the last election in Ghana?
The most recent was the Ghanaian general election on 7 December 2024.
What type of government does Ghana have?
Ghana is a democracy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.