Voting
There were long queues at some polling stations, like this one in Accra
Supporters of President John Dramani Mahama celebrate in the streets after he was declared the winner of Ghana's presidential election, in Accra, Ghana, on Dec. 9.
A woman casts her vote for president, during an unexpected second day of voting in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012.
Former member of parliament and government minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo, right, tries to calm people protesting over rumors of alleged vote counting irregularities,
Angry demonstrators argue with police as people protest alleged vote counting irregularities, in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012.
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama, center right, speaks with election observers and ruling party members following a press conference at the presidential residence in Accra, Ghana, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012
Supporters of National Democratic Congress (NDC), the party of the late Ghanaian President John Atta Mills, celebrate the victory of their candidate, John Dramani Mahama, along a street in Accra
The vote, which started on Friday and stretched into Saturday amid technical problems, is seen as a test of whether Ghana can maintain 30 years of stability
Opposition presidential candidate Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party poses for a portrait in front of his home the evening before presidential elections, in Accra, Ghana, Thursday, Dec. 6
Electoral Commission President Kwadwo Afari-Gyan announces the results of the presidential election, in Accra, December 9, 2012. Ghana's electoral authorities said on Sunday incumbent leader John Dramani Mahama won a new term as president in the West African state in an election the opposition claimed was marred by tampering.
Ghanaians wait their turn to vote at outdoor polling stations in Accra
President Rawlings arrives at his polling station. Behind him is MP for Korle Klottey constituency Nii Armah Ashitey who was on inspection rounds when the former President arrived
Several admirers and media where at the polling station to catch a glimpse of the former President
President Rawlings makes his choice
President Rawlings inspects the ballot paper
President Rawlings casts his ballot
Supporters of National Democratic Congress (NDC), the party of the late Ghanaian President John Atta Mills, celebrate the victory of their candidate, John Dramani Mahama, along a street in Accra