A recent opinion poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics for the first quarter of 2024, has revealed widespread discontent among Ghanaian voters regarding the country’s trajectory, with a majority of Ghanaians lamenting that the country is headed towards the wrong direction.
The poll unveils that a significant 65% of voters harbour concerns that Ghana is veering off-course, contrasting sharply with the 25% who maintain optimism about the nation’s direction. This sentiment resonates across all regions, with particularly striking proportions in the Volta, Greater Accra, and Western regions, where 82%, 79%, and 86% of voters, respectively, express dissatisfaction with the country’s trajectory.
Moreover, regarding governance, the majority of voters, accounting for 52%, believe that the government’s performance ranges from very poor to poor.
Concerns about corruption are prevalent, with 52% of voters asserting an increase in corruption under the NPP government.
In terms of living standards, 51% of respondents feel that their standard of living has deteriorated over the past year, while only 19% report an improvement.
On matters pertaining to confidence in institutions, the poll suggests a surge in trust towards the Ghana Police Service and the Electoral Commission regarding election security and management with 64% of voters expressing confidence in the Police Service, while 59% have faith in the Electoral Commission.
Regarding key policies, the Free SHS policy garners mixed opinions, with 67% of voters benefiting directly from it. However, a substantial 67% believe that the policy requires a review in light of numerous challenges. Similarly, the controversial LGBTQ+ bill attracted varied opinions, with 59% supporting its approval and 32% opposing it.
Furthermore, regarding potential electoral ramifications, 50% of voters believe that the President’s refusal to assent to the LGBTQ+ bill will not influence their vote in the upcoming elections, while 37% assert that it will.
Lois Dogbe