A NEW post-election poll by Global Info Analytics has revealed that 66 percent of voters approve of Mahama’s performance so far, with many citing optimism about the country’s direction, better economic confidence, and early gains in the fight against corruption.
It’s a stunning swing from the October 2024 pre-election poll, where former President Akufo-Addo’s approval stood at just 36 percent.
‘People are clearly giving Mahama a strong mandate for change,’ said pollster Musa Danquah on ChannelOne TV’s The Point of View programme on Wednesday, noting that the new administration’s early momentum has captured national attention.
Voters say Ghana is on the right track
Perhaps the most dramatic turnaround is in public sentiment on Ghana’s direction. 62 percent now believe the country is headed the right way, up from just 31 percent in October — flipping the script entirely.
Regions such as the Northeast (86 percent), Volta (81 percent), and Bono (75 percent) reported the highest confidence levels, while Ashanti Region remained the lone outlier, with just 39 percent expressing positivity.
Government approval also soars
Beyond the presidency, the government as a whole is enjoying unprecedented early support. According to the poll, 76 percent of respondents rated the administration’s performance as excellent or very good, up from 39 percent during Akufo-Addo’s final stretch in office.
Approval extends across multiple arms of governance. Even controversial institutions like the Electoral Commission received a bump — 60 percent of voters rated the EC’s performance during the elections as good or excellent.
Optimism high on economy, corruption and key issues
Voter confidence isn’t limited to leadership alone. Half of respondents said their standard of living had improved over the past year, and a striking 65 percent said they expect things to get better in the next 12 months.
On the thorny issue of corruption, perception has shifted dramatically. In October, only 20 percent believed things were improving — today, that number has shot up to 56 percent, while those who believe corruption is worsening has fallen to just 14 percent.
Key campaign issues — including dumsor (incessant power outages), galamsey (illegal gold mining), and free SHS (senior high school) — all showed net-positive feedback from respondents. Mahama’s first national budget also received an impressive 64 percent satisfaction rating.
Honeymoon or turning point?
While some analysts are calling this the expected honeymoon phase, the scale and speed of the shift in public opinion is hard to ignore.
‘This level of approval so early in the term sets a high bar — but also builds pressure to deliver,’ said Danquah, whose firm plans to conduct another tracking poll in July.
For now, the message from voters is loud and clear: they’re backing Mahama’s new direction — and they expect it to stay on course.
