Main Opposition: John Akufo-Addo

The presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Akufo-Addo dances during the final rally of the party in Accra on December 5, 2012. Thousands converged on Ghana’s capital as the country’s two main political parties held final rallies ahead of presidential polls expected to be tight in the new oil-producing nation. The country will be seeking to live up to its potential in the election on December 7, 2012 as an example of stable democracy in West Africa, an often turbulent region that has seen more than its share of military coups and rigged votes. AFP PHOTO/PIUS UTOMI EKPEI