This shift follows the recent general election and the return of President Mahama for a second term.

Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director and Head of Research at Global InfoAnalytics, attributes the change in public sentiment to the new government's actions since taking office. "The government has moved quickly to repeal certain laws and remove taxes, which has made a big impact on public perception," Dankwah explained. "They’ve also taken important steps to combat corruption, like setting up a committee to recover looted assets, which has been well received by the public."

While Dankwah acknowledged that the optimism could partly stem from the change in leadership, he noted that specific actions by the government have contributed to this shift. For example, he pointed to the repeal of the controversial E-Levy and a 2025 budget that 64% of voters have expressed approval of.

The poll also reflected a change in perceptions of corruption, with the Presidency, once ranked as the second most corrupt institution in Ghana after the police, now seeing a reversal in its image. Dankwah explained, "The public's perception of corruption has shifted, with fewer people now viewing the Presidency and religious leaders as corrupt."

In addition to the government's anti-corruption efforts, Dankwah highlighted improvements within state security agencies and the steps taken to recover assets linked to illegal mining activities. "The government is clearly taking steps to ensure accountability and transparency," he added.

Despite the rapid rise in positive sentiment, Dankwah believes that the changes will be steady rather than drastic in the coming months. "We expect some fluctuations, but the general trend will likely continue," he said.

--ChannelAfrica--