President John Dramani Mahama’s job approval rating has climbed to a record 71 percent, the highest level recorded in Global InfoAnalytics’ national tracking polls, signaling growing public confidence in his administration as Ghana pursues economic recovery and policy reforms.
The latest findings from the June 2026 national tracking survey show widespread approval of the President’s performance across all regions of the country, despite concerns over unemployment, power supply challenges and other governance issues.
According to Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director, Musah Dankwa, the latest rating marks a significant milestone in the firm’s assessment of public sentiment toward the President.
“President job approval climbs to 71%, a new high in national tracking poll as all regions approve of his job performance despite huge drop in NDC party affiliation in the Ashanti region,” Mr Dankwa stated.
Majority Believe Ghana Is Heading in the Right Direction
The survey also found that most Ghanaians believe the country is moving in the right direction under the current administration.
According to the poll, 66 percent of respondents said Ghana was on the right path, a slight increase from the 65 percent recorded in March 2026.
Meanwhile, those who felt the country was moving in the wrong direction declined marginally from 28 percent to 27 percent.
The findings suggest that confidence in the country’s overall trajectory remains relatively strong, although regional differences continue to shape public opinion.
In the Ashanti Region, views were sharply divided, with 47 percent of respondents saying the country was moving in the wrong direction compared to 46 percent who believed it was on the right track.
Similar sentiments emerged in the Northern Region, where 49 percent expressed pessimism compared to 47 percent who were optimistic.
Improved Living Standards Boost Public Sentiment
The poll also points to growing optimism regarding household welfare and economic conditions.
A majority of respondents, representing 57 percent, said their standard of living had improved over the past year.
While this was slightly lower than the 58 percent recorded in March, it remained substantially higher than the 16 percent who reported worsening conditions.
The Ashanti Region once again emerged as an outlier. There, public opinion on living standards was nearly evenly split, with 39 percent reporting improvement and 38 percent indicating deterioration.
The results suggest that although economic recovery is being felt by many households nationwide, the benefits may not be evenly distributed across all regions.
Beyond current conditions, Ghanaians continue to express confidence about their future prospects.
The survey found that 68 percent of respondents expect their standard of living to improve over the next twelve months, unchanged from the March poll. At the same time, the proportion of respondents who do not anticipate improvements declined from 22 percent to 21 percent.
The findings indicate sustained optimism among voters despite ongoing economic challenges and fiscal adjustments.
Unemployment, Dumsor and Galamsey Remain Key Concerns
While the survey paints a largely positive picture of public sentiment, respondents identified several areas where they expect stronger government action.
Unemployment emerged as one of the leading concerns, alongside the broader economy, recurring power supply challenges commonly known as dumsor, illegal mining activities or galamsey, and the implementation of the government’s proposed 24-hour economy initiative.
Respondents also highlighted expectations surrounding the Operation Recover All Loot initiative, signaling continued public interest in accountability and governance reforms.
According to Mr Dankwa, these concerns serve as important indicators for policymakers. The findings suggest that while Ghanaians broadly support the administration, they remain focused on seeing tangible improvements in employment, infrastructure, governance and economic opportunities.
Interestingly, issues such as fuel prices, cocoa pricing, currency stability and the cost of living appeared to generate less concern than in previous surveys, suggesting that recent economic measures may be helping to ease public anxieties in those areas.
The latest poll underscores a growing sense of confidence in President Mahama’s leadership while highlighting the challenges that voters believe must be addressed to sustain public support and drive long-term national development.
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