The popularity of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has started to wane, as widespread power cuts have raised concerns over the effectiveness of the government's investment agenda and corruption allegations have tainted its reputation. The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), appears unified and focused on regaining the presidency at the 2008 election. On a positive note for the government, real GDP growth is forecast to remain strong, at 6.3% in 2008 and 6.5% in 2009, as the mining sector continues to grow strongly. Assuming that normal weather patterns return and international prices for gold and cocoa remain strong, the current-account deficit is forecast to narrow to 8.4% of GDP in 2008 and 8.2% of GDP in 2009.