59% of Ghanaians say the country is “going in the wrong direction”– Survey
Only three in 10 Ghanaians (30%) describe the country’s economic conditions as “fairly good” or “very good,” a modest decline from 35% recorded in 2017.
Continue ReadingOnly three in 10 Ghanaians (30%) describe the country’s economic conditions as “fairly good” or “very good,” a modest decline from 35% recorded in 2017.
Continue ReadingThe sorry state of Ghana’s electricity sector is largely the result of an accumulation of policy mistakes by successive governments. Ghanaians are paying exorbitant electricity tariffs because of that, and suffering in multiple other ways as the national economy continues to be burdened by power sector-related debts and contractual liabilities. Whatever next move the GoG makes must be carefully scrutinized to ensure it doesn’t make an already bad situation worse.
Continue ReadingThe research also shows that candidates who offer to attend or financially support social events (eg. funerals, religious events, and traditional festivals), or help deal with government bureaucracy or secure state employment are more likely to be voted for than those who do not.
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