A new national survey by Global InfoAnalytics shows that 70% of Ghanaians now believe the country is heading in the right direction, signaling rising public optimism.
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This marks a significant jump from the 62% recorded in April 2025, according to Mussa K. Dankwah, Head of Research at the polling firm.
Released on July 1, the data reflects a growing confidence in Ghana’s economic and political direction. Only 20% of respondents believe the country is on the wrong path, down from 26% in April.
The poll was conducted online from May 10 to May 20, 2025, using probability-based random sampling among 1,092 voters. It has a 99% confidence level and a margin of error of ±3.82%.
Notably, voters in all regions except the Ashanti Region expressed majority optimism. The Ashanti Region, a traditional NPP stronghold, stood out as the only area with a more cautious view.
This wave of optimism follows several positive developments:
- The Ghanaian cedi appreciated against major currencies in May, helping reduce fuel and import prices.
- The country posted a current account surplus in Q1 2025, fueled by strong gold and cocoa exports.
- GDP growth for 2024 was projected at 5.7%, with AfDB and IMF forecasts of 4.0–4.5% for 2025.
The timing of the poll may also have played a role. It came shortly after President Mahama’s “First 120 Days” address on May 7, where he outlined initial economic recovery efforts and governance reforms.
According to Global InfoAnalytics, this steady shift in sentiment reflects a renewed belief in the government’s ability to deliver stability and long-term progress.
While economic challenges remain, many Ghanaians appear increasingly hopeful that the worst is behind them, and that the current direction offers a path to recovery.
