Mahama's Approval Rating Drops as Ghanaians Assess First 17 Months in Office

A fresh survey tracking public sentiment has revealed a notable drop in President John Dramani Mahama's approval rating as Ghanaians take stock of the first 17 months of his second administration. The poll, conducted across all 16 regions of Ghana, shows growing dissatisfaction among citizens who cite the rising cost of living, persistent fuel price increases, and sluggish job creation as key concerns. Many respondents expressed disappointment over the pace of infrastructure delivery and what they describe as slow progress on key campaign promises. Despite the dip in approval, some Ghanaians acknowledge positive strides in certain sectors, including the government's recent GH₵76 million funding for the Black Stars' FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign and ongoing constitutional reform discussions. Political analysts say the ratings reflect a common mid-term trend for sitting governments, but warn that the administration must move decisively on economic relief measures to regain public confidence ahead of the 2028 electoral cycle. The NDC government has yet to officially respond to the findings, but sources within the Jubilee House indicate that the president remains focused on delivering his "Big Push" agenda for infrastructure and economic transformation.