Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that its first national poll since the December 2024 elections shows a significant shift in public perception, with a majority of Ghanaians now believing the country is on the right track.
According to the poll, 70% of respondents expressed confidence that Ghana is moving in the right direction, a sharp increase from the 22% recorded in the same period last year.
In contrast, only 16% believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, a dramatic decline from the 68% who held that view a year ago.
“On the performance of John Dramani Mahama so far since he assumed office as the president, 84% of Ghanaians approve of how he is doing his job.
“On the standard of living, 32% of Ghanaians say it has improved, while 50% say it is unchanged while 8% say it has worsened with 10% saying they have no opinion”.
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The latest poll results also indicated a significant shift in public sentiment regarding economic prospects and governance.
A remarkable 78% of Ghanaian voters are optimistic that their standard of living will improve over the next 12 months.
This marks a dramatic increase in confidence compared to January 2024, when only 32% shared this optimism.
The data suggests growing public confidence in the country’s economic direction and potential for improvement in everyday living conditions.
Additionally, the poll assessed voter satisfaction with the quality of appointees selected by the president.
An overwhelming 90% of respondents expressed approval of the president’s choices, reflecting widespread confidence in his governance decisions.
Notably, 68% of those surveyed stated they were either very satisfied or extremely satisfied, indicating strong endorsement of the administration’s appointments.
Majority Satisfied with Appointments Committee’s Performance
According to Global InfoAnalytics, public opinion on the performance of the Appointments Committee of Parliament is largely positive among those actively following its work.
When these voters were asked to assess their level of satisfaction with the committee’s performance so far, 63% expressed satisfaction, with 28% indicating they were either very satisfied or extremely satisfied.
However, not all respondents shared this positive outlook. A notable 37% of voters stated that they were not satisfied with the committee’s work.
This suggests that while a majority approve of the committee’s efforts in vetting presidential nominees, a significant portion remains unimpressed or critical of its performance.
“On the performance of the Chairman of the committee, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, Esq., 56% of respondents say they are satisfied with his performance while 44% are dissatisfied, 19% say they are not satisfied at all with his performance.
“In the case of the ranking member and the Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo Markins, 64% of respondents say they are not satisfied with his performance with 44% saying they are not satisfied at all with his performance. Only 8% say they are Extremely satisfied with his performance”.
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The poll results also shed light on public perceptions regarding the integrity of the parliamentary vetting process.
When asked whether they agreed with the assertion that the vetting is being used more as a platform to score political points rather than a genuine assessment of nominees’ suitability and competence, an overwhelming 77% of respondents concurred.
This suggests a widespread belief that the process may be driven more by political maneuvering than by a thorough evaluation of qualifications.
Meanwhile, 17% of respondents disagreed with this assertion, indicating they believe the vetting process remains focused on assessing the competence of nominees.
An additional 6% were undecided or had no opinion on the matter, highlighting some level of neutrality or uncertainty regarding the motivations behind the committee’s proceedings.
The poll also revealed strong public backing for the Speaker’s decision to suspend the four Members of Parliament.
A significant 79% of respondents expressed support for the move, indicating broad approval of the Speaker’s actions in maintaining discipline and upholding parliamentary procedures.
Conversely, only 12% of respondents opposed the decision, suggesting that a small but notable section of the public viewed the suspensions as either unnecessary or unjustified.
Meanwhile, 9% of those surveyed had no opinion on the matter, reflecting a degree of neutrality or lack of engagement with the issue.
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