Majority of Ghanaians Praise Mahama Over Improved Living Condition

A growing number of Ghanaians across the country have expressed satisfaction with what they describe as “marked improvements” in their living conditions, attributing the positive change to the leadership and policies of President John Dramani Mahama.

About 59% of voters, believe their standard of living has improved compared to this time last year, according to a new survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics.

This optimistic outlook contrasts sharply with a relatively small percentage reporting a worsening situation.

The poll, released by Mussa K. Dankwah, Pollster and Head of Research at Global InfoAnalytics, found that only 12% of respondents felt their standard of living had worsened over the past year.

A quarter of those surveyed (25%) reported no change, while 11% did not offer an opinion.

The survey was an online poll conducted between May 10 and May 20, 2025, involving 1,092 respondents. It utilised a probability random online sampling method with a 99% confidence level and a margin of error of ±3.82%.

These findings align with recent positive developments in Ghana’s economic landscape.

Over the past year, particularly in early to mid-2025, Ghana has witnessed a significant appreciation of its currency, the Cedi, against major international currencies.

This appreciation has been lauded as a key factor in reducing the cost of living and enhancing purchasing power, especially in an import-dependent economy. Reports indicate a reduction in the prices of imported goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and even fuel.

Ghana’s inflation rate has also shown a consistent downward trend, dropping to 18.4% in May 2025, the lowest since February 2022.

This deceleration in price increases directly benefits households by stretching their budgets further. Furthermore, the country has achieved a substantial current account surplus and increased foreign exchange reserves, buoyed by strong export performance in gold and cocoa.

The World Bank recently approved an additional $360 million for Ghana’s economic recovery efforts, further signalling international confidence in the nation’s fiscal stability and resilience-building initiatives.

These macroeconomic improvements appear to be translating into a tangible sense of relief and progress for a majority of citizens, as captured by the Global InfoAnalytics survey.

The poll’s results suggest that despite lingering challenges and past economic hardships, many Ghanaians are now experiencing a genuine improvement in their daily lives, offering a strong indicator of economic recovery at the household level.