Recent polls from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and Global InfoAnalytics paint a cautiously positive but complicated picture of President John Mahama’s government in mid-2026.
*Overall Approval is Strong, But Views Diverge*
– *IEA, May 2026:* 58.9% approval rating
– *Global InfoAnalytics, June 2026:* 71% approval rating
Both polls show majority support, with Global InfoAnalytics recording a notably higher approval a month later.
*The Economy: Biggest Win, But Also a Concern*
The economy is driving approval for Mahama. According to IEA, 73.5% of respondents cited it as the main reason for approving the President.
But Global InfoAnalytics flips that – 32% listed the economy as an area of _poor performance_. This gap suggests Ghanaians see economic progress in some areas, but many still feel the pinch on cost of living and jobs.
*Dumsor Remains a Sticking Point*
Power outages, or “dumsor”, are consis
tently flagged as a top failure.
– 29.9% of IEA respondents named it a key area of dissatisfaction
– 29% in the Global Info Analytics poll said the same
Despite efforts to keep the lights on, energy reliability is still a major source of frustration.
*Corruption: Sharp Split in Perception*
This is where the polls differ most:
– *IEA:* 19.1% listed corruption as a main reason for dissatisfaction with the government
– *Global InfoAnalytics:* 54% said the _state of corruption has improved_ under Mahama
President Mahama’s government is enjoying majority approval heading into mid-2026, largely on the back of economic management. But persistent worries over power supply and mixed feelings on corruption mean the government can’t afford to ease up. The economy will likely
