Ghana , whose president John Atta Mills died in July , is holding elections in December . The opposition has accused the government of rigging the vote and calling for a boycott. Yet , serious obstacles lie ahead for Ghana 's economic prosperity . Uncertainty about elections , coupled with bloated bureaucracy and overspending , are the biggest hurdles .
Ghana , whose president John Atta Mills died in July , is holding elections in December . The smooth transfer of power after his death attests to the strength of Ghana 's democracy . Yet , serious obstacles lie ahead for Ghana 's economic prosperity . Uncertainty about elections , coupled with bloated bureaucracy and overspending , are the biggest hurdles .