Ghana: Analysis - Ghana's Presidential Election Results Declared With Significant Errors

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Ghana: Analysis - Ghana's Presidential Election Results Declared With Significant Errors

[Premium Times] A document from the EC shared with journalists who covered the declaration however stated different figures for votes won by each candidate.

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