A recent nationwide survey conducted by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) indicates that a significant number of Ghanaians perceive an improvement in the fight against corruption during the Mahama administration.
Titled “Stocktaking of Ghana’s Democracy,” the study evaluated public perceptions regarding governance, democratic principles, and political leadership in Ghana.
The data collection, which was released on Wednesday, March 11, coincided with the first anniversary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government under President John Dramani Mahama.
The findings reveal that the most commonly selected response among various demographic groups suggests that corruption has improved, indicating that the government’s anti-corruption initiatives are being acknowledged by a segment of the populace.
“Insights into perceptions of corruption trends are particularly noteworthy. Across different demographic categories, including age, gender, and education levels, the predominant response indicates that corruption has improved.
“While this perspective is not universally held, the trend implies that a considerable portion of the population recognizes the government’s anti-corruption efforts,” the survey stated.
The survey, which coincided with the first year of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, also evaluated citizens’ opinions on the government’s performance.
Overall, respondents provided a cautiously optimistic assessment, with the largest proportion characterizing the government’s performance as good or satisfactory.
Economic management received mixed but predominantly positive feedback, with 44.5 percent of respondents rating it as good and 14.9 percent considering it excellent.
Despite these relatively favorable assessments, the study indicates that Ghanaians continue to prioritize integrity in public leadership.
Participants consistently identified a robust dedication to combating corruption as one of the key attributes they anticipate from a presidential candidate, in addition to visionary leadership and effective economic management.
