Election day

Today is election day in the United States. Folks all over the world are closely following occurrences at the polls and so are the Ghanaian people. It's all over the news here in Ghana. Here is a quick note to let our friends in the States know that they are in our thoughts and prayers as they vote for the next president. God be with you and God bless America.

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