Presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana have attracted a huge turnout, poll officials say.

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Observers said that, despite long queues outside some polling stations, the election had been peaceful. The results are expected on Monday.

President John Kufuor is stepping down after serving the maximum two terms.

The race to succeed him is considered to be a tight one. The main contenders are ex-Foreign Minister Nana Akufo-Addo and the opposition’s John Atta Mills.

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