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Ghana general election 2026: live results coverage

Verified constituency declarations, turnout data and observer reporting as results are certified.

Coverage opened 10 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC · 4 updates

  1. 12 Aug 2026, 00:35 UTC

    214 constituencies certified

    Returning officers have declared results in 214 of 276 constituencies. Each declaration is checked against polling-station returns before we publish it.

    Verified

  2. 11 Aug 2026, 20:10 UTC

    Turnout estimated at 71%

    The commission's provisional turnout estimate is 71%, close to the 2020 figure.

    VerifiedEditor's note: Provisional. Final turnout is published with the national declaration.

  3. 11 Aug 2026, 14:02 UTC

    Unverified tallies circulating

    Numbers spreading on messaging apps do not match any certified return. We are not carrying them.

    Unverified claim — not carriedEditor's note: Flagged by the fact-check desk.

  4. 10 Aug 2026, 06:20 UTC

    Polls open

    Voting began across 276 constituencies, with delays reported at three northern districts.

    Verified