An Afrobarometer report has revealed that while most Ghanaians demand greater government accountability, many also believe opposition parties should prioritize cooperation with the ruling government over holding it accountable.
The report, released on Wednesday, March 19, highlights a complex public stance on governance. While 68% of Ghanaians favor accountability over fast decision-making, support for a more efficient but less consultative government has increased from 20% in 2022 to 31% in 2024.
The survey also found that 85% of respondents insist that elected leaders should listen to voters rather than make unilateral decisions.
Additionally, 76% believe Parliament—not the President—should have the power to make laws, while 79% agree that the President must obey all laws and court rulings, even if he disagrees with them.
However, in a notable contradiction, 66% of Ghanaians think opposition parties should focus on cooperating with the government for national development rather than acting as watchdogs. Only 33% support a more confrontational approach by the opposition.
The survey was conducted by the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) as part of Afrobarometer’s Round 10 research. It engaged 2,400 Ghanaians in August 2024 and has a margin of error of ±2 percentage points.
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