The stakes
Why this vote matters.
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Ghana
Presidential election 2028 · West Africa
- Expected
- Announced
- Campaign
- Voting
- Counting
- Certified
- Transition
Stage 1 of 7 · Expected
Where it stands
Election date awaits confirmation
Dates, candidates and developments remain labelled by evidence and status.
Result status
PendingNo results yetRunoff rule
To be confirmedCandidates
1 listedFinal list not yet publishedLast verified
28 Sept 2026, 10:23 GMTWithin this stage’s check windowHow the vote works
Voters pick the president directly.
①How the president is chosenDirect popular vote
②How the winner is decidedTo be confirmed
③If no one wins outrightTo be confirmed
In this dossier
Candidates · 11 candidate, with party and ballot status.Campaign trailThe trail opens when the first event clears review.Voting & countingHow the vote is cast and counted. The ledger opens when polls open.Key datesThe electoral calendar.ProcessNothing documented so far.Sources · 33 sources behind this record.