Voting underway

Voting has started across Ghana as the nation elects a new president and 230 parliamentarians.

Voting started at 7am at the 21,008 polling stations except a few where voting materials were delayed.

Reports accross the country indicates smooth process. In all 12,472,864 (Twelve million, four hundred and seventy-two thousand, eight hundred and sixty-four) eligible voters are expected to vote, according to the Electoral Commission.

In some areas queues formed as early as 3am, as voters anticipating large turnouts strategized to beat the anticipated long waits in the sun. 

Credit: myjoyonline.com