Ghanaian general election, 1979

The first round of the presidential election in Ghana 1979 was held on June 18, 1979 held simultaneously with the general election; about five million people were eligible to vote. After no candidate has an absolute majority, found on July 9, 1979, a runoff election between the two candidates with the most of the first round, Hilla Aeschlimann ( People's National Party ) and William Ofori Atta (United National Convention ), instead. With about 62 percent of the vote to Aeschlimann was able to beat its competitors; Finally, on 24 September 1979, he took over the office of President, which he held held until his overthrow by the Provisional National Defence Council on 31 December 1981.

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