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Ghana election: Who are the candidates and what's at stake?

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Ghana is due to get a new president after December 's election.

The current vice-president, Mahamudu Bawumia , and a former head of state, John Mahama , are the two front-runners.

Economic questions have topped people’s concerns in the build-up to the election.

Concerns over the impact of illegal gold mining - known in the country as "galamsey" - have become a major talking point.

Since 1992 , Ghana has had several tight presidential elections.

In 2008 , less than half a percentage point separated the two candidates in the second round.

Election observers have frequently praised the way the vote has been run.

Going by previous elections, the electoral commission is likely to announce the result by 10 December .