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Ghana

System of governmentUnitary presidential republic
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index0.67/1
Head of State (President)John Mahama (NDC, centre-left)
Parties in GovernmentNDC (centre-left)

National Parliament

National Polls

Parties

New Patriotic Party (NPP)

Leader: Nana Akufo-Addo
Orientation: Centre-right
Ideology: Economic liberalism, social conservatism
Stance towards the government: In government
International affiliation: Democrat Union of Africa, International Democrat Union

National Democratic Congress (NDC)

Leader: Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo
Orientation: Centre-left
Ideology: Social democracy
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: Socialist International, Progressive Alliance