Afenyo-Markin Warns of Sharp Decline in Public Confidence, Cites Global InfoAnalytics Report.
Accra, Ghana — Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about a growing decline in public confidence in the government’s performance, citing new findings from research firm Global InfoAnalytics. At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, October 22, Afenyo-Markin described the trend as “alarming,” noting that recent data point to fading optimism about the country’s governance and direction. “The data tell us something serious , Ghanaians are beginning to lose confidence. The optimism is fading, and skepticism about the government’s ability to deliver on its promises is growing,” he said.
According to the Global InfoAnalytics July 2025 National Tracking Report, the share of Ghanaians who believe the country is “heading in the right direction” fell from 71 percent in July to 66 percent in September 2025, while those who say Ghana is “moving in the wrong direction” rose from 20 to 23 percent. Afenyo-Markin criticized what he called a failure to interpret the data “holistically,” arguing that some analyses have presented a distorted picture of the economy.
The report also shows that the President’s job-approval rating, which stood at 75 percent in July, has dropped by six percentage points over three months. The Majority Leader described the dip as “cause for concern,” suggesting it reflects growing unease over economic management and policy direction.
He linked the public’s dissatisfaction to two successive utility-tariff increases totaling more than 14 percent in recent months. “You take out the e-levy but burden citizens with tariff hikes of over 14 percent. That’s why people are frustrated,” he remarked.
The Global InfoAnalytics report, conducted nationwide, also highlights rising voter volatility ahead of the 2026 general elections. While government approval remains relatively strong compared to mid-2024, analysts caution that continued economic strain could accelerate the downward trend in confidence.
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