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The Daily Guide Ghana | Link to story  »

Ghana is touted as the beacon of democracy in a region plagued with political instability, conflict and divisions. But as the December 2012 elections approach, the question on the lips of many political watchers, and indeed many Ghanaians is whether Ghana will be sixth times lucky in avoiding the chaos that has come to characterize elections in Africa.

Will Ghana continue to be a shining example of fair, transparent and credible multi-party elections, and an oasis of peace in a troubled sub-region or slide into anarchy and political retrogression?

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