Ghanaian Leader Mahama’s Performance Survey Reveals Positive Results

A fresh public opinion survey has found that nearly three in four Ghanaians hold a positive view of President John Dramani Mahama's leadership, with 72 per cent of respondents approving of his job performance. The survey, conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, revealed the results on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Regional Support for President Mahama Varies Widely

The survey found that support for the President was not uniform across the country. The Upper West Region returned the highest approval figure at 92 per cent, followed by the Volta Region at 88 per cent. In contrast, the Ashanti Region posted the lowest approval rating of any region surveyed at 56 per cent, while the North East Region registered 59 per cent.

Public Sentiment on Ghana's Direction and Living Standards

Beyond assessments of executive performance, the survey also captured broader public sentiment on the state of the country. Sixty per cent of respondents said Ghana is moving in the right direction, compared to 28 per cent who disagreed. On living standards, 53 per cent reported an improvement in their personal circumstances over the past year, while 19 per cent said their conditions had worsened.

President Mahama's Performance Attributed to Personal Record

Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, attributed the high ratings to President Mahama's personal record in office. Dankwah presented the findings on Channel One TV's current affairs programme, The Point of View, on August 12, 2026.

Survey Methodology and Margin of Error

The survey was conducted between July 15 and July 24, 2026, drawing on 7,700 completed interviews. The research firm described the poll as a baseline study that will feed into a series of periodic tracking exercises planned before the 2028 general elections. The survey carries a margin of error of plus or minus 1.5 percentage points.

Calls for Constitutional Amendments Emerge Amid President Mahama's Potential Bid for Third Term

Meanwhile, a private citizen had filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging President John Mahama's alleged bid for a third term. The citizen cited constitutional provisions limiting presidents to two terms, whether consecutive or cumulative. The suit has sparked calls for constitutional amendments, with some people pushing for President Mahama to contest again in 2028.

Source: Yen Politics