Strong Approval Ratings for Mahama as 74% of Ghanaians Endorse Gov’t’s Economic Direction – InfoAnalytics Survey

The economic stewardship of the country seems to be heading in the right direction, at least in the views of many Ghanaians, as a survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that the majority of the public approve of President Mahama‘s economic leadership.

This is a vote of confidence in the government’s economic leadership, cementing the support of President Mahama to turn the tide after years of economic hardship.

The poll reveals that 74% of voters approve of the President’s handling of the economy, compared to just 18% who disapprove. This is a resounding endorsement that reflects rising public optimism about Ghana‘s economic direction.

“On President Mahama’s handling of the economy, 74% of voters approve of his management of the economy compared to 18% who disapprove. On creating jobs, 67% approve and 22% disapprove. On his handling of the ‘galamsey’ issue, 65% approve while 24% disapprove,” parts of the report read.

This comes as no surprise as the macroeconomic environment has seen significant stabilization within the 6 months of the government. Inflation has trended downwards from above 23% to about 13%. The cedi has massively appreciated against major trading currencies. Interest rates are trickling downwards.

The administration is also pushing bold recovery initiatives such as the 24-Hour Economy policy, renewed industrial drive, and fiscal discipline.

These gains made are reflected in the Global InfoAnalytics survey. When asked to rate the President’s performance on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being excellent), respondents gave high marks in several key economic areas.

The ratings were as follows; Cedi Stabilization – 7.0, Overall Economy – 6.6, ORAL (Output, Revenue, and Labour) – 6.6, Price Stability – 6.5, Electricity and Water Tariffs – 6.0, Galamsey Fight – 6.0, Dumsor Management – 5.8, and Job Creation – 5.6.

These scores indicate that Mahama’s policies are resonating with the public, particularly in areas that touch directly on cost of living, employment, and energy, all of which were previously major sources of public frustration.

Interestingly, when voters were asked whose policies was responsible for Ghana’s current economic condition, 62% attributed it to Mahama’s administration, while only 23% pointed to the previous Nana Addo-Bawumia administration.

Although the findings may be contentious, they appear to reflect the perception that Mahama has successfully taken ownership of the economy and is being held accountable for both its challenges and improvements. Crucially, that accountability is translating into positive ratings, with a majority of voters reporting better outcomes in their personal lives.

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