Ghana Elections 2016

In late 2016, Ghana was under the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with President John Dramani Mahama at the helm. The political climate was marked by overconfidence from NDC officials, who expected a clear victory in the elections, contrasting sharply with the opposition New Patriotic Party's (NPP) campaign focused on economic hardship and public discontent. This section aims to provide an overview of the sentiments reported by media and public analysts during this pivotal election period.