Majority of Ghanaians are optimistic about country’s direction
A new nationwide survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has revealed that a majority of Ghanaians believe the country is moving in the right direction under the John Dramani Mahama led administration.
This was contained in a statement issued by the IEA on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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“Ghana experienced significant changes in 2025. A new government took office, and the macroeconomic environment improved significantly, though many socioeconomic challenges remain. Against this backdrop, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) conducted a nationwide poll to gauge public opinion on whether Ghana is headed in the right direction”, it noted.
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According to the IEA, 58% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the way things are going in Ghana, while 34% said they were unhappy and 8% were unsure.
“The new government came with new economic and development policies, along with a leadership style which has sparked significant debate about where the country is headed.
“Therefore, we asked citizens whether they were happy with the way things were going in the country. Most respondents (58%) said they were happy. By contrast, 34% indicated that they were not happy with how things were going, while 8% said they were not sure,” the post stated.
The IEA said the survey comes amid notable economic gains in 2025, including a 32% appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar, a sharp drop in inflation from 23.8% to 5.4%, and a reduction in the debt-to-GDP ratio from 61.8% to 45%.
“These are not just numbers, they represent real relief for households, lower fuel prices, cheaper imported goods, and improved access to credit”, it added.
Read the full statement below:
📊Most Ghanaians (58%) are happy with the direction of the country ✅⬆️#ieaghana pic.twitter.com/sUkaJxNQ1T
— IEA Ghana (@IEAGhana) January 21, 2026
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