Public confidence in Mahama govt declining – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed deep concern over what he describes as a decline in public confidence in the Mahama administration, citing the government’s failure to deliver on key promises and worsening economic conditions.

Speaking at a Leaders’ Media Briefing in Parliament on Wednesday, October 22, Mr. Afenyo-Markin said recent survey data by Global InfoAnalytics revealed a significant dip in public optimism about the country’s direction and the government’s performance between July and September 2025.

“Recent data from Global Info Analytics comparing the July and September 2025 surveys shows a clear dip in public confidence in governance and performance. In July, 71% of Ghanaians believed the country was heading in the right direction, but by September that figure had dropped to 66%,” he stated.

He added that the proportion of Ghanaians who felt the country was moving in the wrong direction rose from 20% to 23%, while the job approval rating of the government declined from 73% in July to 67% in September, with disapproval ratings climbing to 22%.

“The percentage of respondents who described government performance as ‘very good’ or ‘good’ dropped from 61% in July to 54% in September, while those who rated it as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ increased from 10% to 16%. This consistent downward trend shows that Ghanaians are beginning to lose confidence in the government’s handling of national affairs,” Mr. Afenyo-Markin noted.

He attributed the dip in public trust to several factors, including the failure to abolish the COVID-19 levy as promised, two consecutive utility tariff increases, inadequate infrastructure delivery, and the government’s inability to tackle rising youth unemployment.

“The Mahama government promised to remove the COVID-19 levy, yet it remains in force. They spoke against nuisance taxes like the E-Levy in opposition but have now introduced the D-Levy. And despite pledging economic relief, utility tariffs have been increased twice this year alone,” he said.

The Minority Leader further criticised what he described as the government’s “rhetoric over results,” warning that the growing discontent among citizens could erode trust in democratic institutions.

“The optimism that greeted the administration’s early months is fading, replaced by growing scepticism about its ability to deliver on its promises. Ghanaians are losing patience,” he added.

Mr. Afenyo-Markin urged the government to take urgent corrective measures to restore public confidence by honouring its commitments and prioritising economic relief for citizens.

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