Five killed in Ghana poll violence

Police in Ghana say five people have been killed in violence linked to Monday's election. 

In a statement, police said there were 21 cases of electoral violence across the country including several shooting incidents. 

The results of the presidential and parliamentary elections are expected in a few hours' time. 

Representatives of President Nana Akufo Addo's party and those of the opposition's John Mahama are each predicting victory in what is expected to be a tight race. 

This is the third time the two politicians have faced each other in a presidential election.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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