Mahama gets 67% approval as 2025 ends
The December 2025 National Tracking Poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics presents an assessment of Ghana’s political, economic, and social situation as the year ends.
The survey covered 13,495 voters across 16 regions and 83 constituencies and shows a generally optimistic population, alongside sharp partisan divisions and strong calls for broad reforms.
Confidence and political division
The report indicates that 66% of voters believe the country is moving in the “right direction,” a figure unchanged from the previous quarter. This view cuts across all regions.
Support is strongest in the Upper West Region at 81% and the Savannah Region at 79%. In the Ashanti Region, 45% of voters also share this view.
However, opinions differ sharply along party lines. While 91% of National Democratic Congress voters say the country is on the right path, 61% of New Patriotic Party voters believe it is on the “wrong direction”.
Among floating voters, 68% believe the country is moving in the right direction, showing a generally positive outlook outside strict party affiliations.
Approval of President Mahama
President John Mahama maintains a 67% job approval rating, the same level recorded in the previous quarter. Approval cuts across all regions, including those considered opposition strongholds.
Support is highest among NDC voters at 93%, while only 28% of NPP voters approve of his performance. Among floating voters, approval stands at 69%.
Disapproval has increased slightly to 24%, but overall approval remains a key strength for the administration.
Economy, budget, and living conditions
Economic issues appear to be a major factor behind public support for the government. The 2026 budget presented by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson received approval from 66% of voters. Dissatisfaction stands at 18%, while 16% remain neutral.
On living standards, 56% of voters say their situation has improved over the past year. About 27% report no change, while 12% say conditions have worsened.
Looking ahead, 70% of respondents expect their standard of living to improve in 2026, while 18% are pessimistic.
Corruption and galamsey
The poll shows improved public perception of the fight against corruption. Sixty percent of voters believe the government is doing enough to address corruption, up from 58% in the previous quarter. About 56% believe corruption is improving, while 17% say it has worsened.
On illegal mining, 47% of voters nationwide do not believe the galamsey situation has worsened under the current administration. In mining regions, 43% share this view. Overall, 56% believe the government is doing enough to tackle the problem.
Support for constitutional reforms
The survey shows strong backing for key constitutional changes proposed by the Constitutional Review Commission.
Fifty-seven percent support extending the presidential term to five years. Fifty-eight percent support preventing Members of Parliament from serving as ministers. Sixty-three percent support the direct election of MMDCEs.
Fifty-five percent support lowering the minimum age for presidential candidates. Fifty-eight percent support abolishing the death penalty, while 56% support limiting political campaigns to 120 days before elections.
Youth influence and shifting voter base
Voters under the age of 44, made up of Gen Z and Millennials, now account for nearly 78% of the electorate. This group is driving demand for younger leadership, with 64% of voters expressing a preference for young leaders.
Party affiliation trends show a decline for the NPP, which now stands at 26%. The NDC has dipped slightly to 41%, while floating voters have increased to 19%.
The NDC holds a strong lead among voters with tertiary education and those with Junior High or Senior High education. The NPP’s strongest support is among voters with no formal education, where the gap between the two parties is minimal.
Conclusion
The December 2025 Global InfoAnalytics poll portrays a country that is optimistic about its direction and leadership but deeply divided along party lines. Strong approval of the government exists alongside widespread support for constitutional reforms.
With younger voters now dominating the electorate, future governance in Ghana is likely to be shaped by demands for accountability, structural reforms, and a shift toward younger leadership…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>