68% of Ghanaians Endorse Mahama’s Performance — IEA Poll
IEA poll shows strong public support for President Mahama even as Ghanaians express concern over rising living costs and unemployment
- Majority of Ghanaians express confidence in the President’s leadership one year after the 2024 elections
- 71% of respondents remain worried about rising food prices and the high cost of living.
- 46% cite unemployment as a major challenge, while 30% point to illegal mining as a key concern.
Public approval of President John Dramani Mahama remains high despite persistent economic pressures, a new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has revealed.
According to the findings, released in a press statement on February 11, 2026, 68 percent of respondents say they approve of the President’s performance in office. In contrast, 22 percent disapprove, while 10 percent expressed no opinion. The survey, conducted in December 2025, sampled more than 1,000 respondents across all regions of Ghana.
The IEA explained that the poll was designed to evaluate public perceptions of the President’s job performance one year after the 2024 general election, as well as to assess views on ongoing socioeconomic challenges such as rising food prices, the cost of consumer goods, and unemployment.
President Mahama took office on January 7, 2025, amid high expectations and significant economic and governance hurdles, including mounting public debt, inflation, a depreciating currency, unemployment, and concerns over the size of government.
The report noted that although several key economic indicators appear to be improving, many Ghanaians continue to face serious socioeconomic difficulties.
Despite the President’s relatively strong approval ratings, the survey highlights widespread concern about the rising cost of living. About 71 percent of respondents said they are very worried about the prices of food and other essential consumer items.
Unemployment and illegal mining also ranked among the country’s top concerns. The survey found that 46 percent of respondents identified unemployment as a major national challenge, while 30 percent cited illegal mining.
The IEA indicated that although President Mahama enjoys solid public support, the presence of a sizeable minority who disapprove or remain undecided suggests that continued efforts will be needed to address citizens’ concerns and strengthen public confidence.
Overall, the survey reflects a mixed national sentiment strong backing for the President’s leadership coupled with persistent anxiety over economic pressures affecting households nationwide.
