As the nation continues to battle with the high cost of living, resulting from the high cost of fuel, the majority of Ghanaians are of the view that the twin global developments; covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war, have contributed significantly to the country's economic woes.
The covid-19 pandemic, which devastated the world in 2020, leading to complete global shutdowns and various prolonged restrictions, as well as the war in Ukraine, have sparked economic meltdowns around the world, leading to unprecedented inflation and high cost of food.
A survey conducted by UK-based Info Assessment Research, that indeed, most Ghanaians believe the twin factors have wreaked havoc on the Ghanaian economy, just as in other countries.
The research group sampled 254,749 Ghanaians nationwide, and out of this number, 52.2% responded that covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war have affected Ghana's economy.
Interestingly, a significant 45.5% responded that they did not believe the two global factors have had any negative impact on the economy, while 2% said they were not sure.
The research also sampled views of Ghanaians on recent political developments in the Ghanaian economy, specific speeches by President Nana Akufo-Addo and former President John Mahama.
Asked whether they were inspired by the recent address by President Akufo-Addo, 47% of the respondents said yes, while a close 45 said no. 8% said they were not sure.
On whether they were inspired by the recent address by former President Joh Mahama on the economy, 35% said Yes and 37% said no.
The research reported that 28% responded that Mahama is not fit to give such speeches on the economy because they know his record on the economy when he was president.
On who they will vote for in 2024, between former President Mahama and Vice President Bawumia, 46% said they would vote for Bawumia, while 35% said they would vote for Mahama. 19% said they will not vote at all because both parties are the same.
The survey further found that 47% of Ghanaians don't believe former President Mahama will be a better president if he is re-elected, while 36% believe he will be a better President. 17% said they were not sure, and expressed concern over corruption and scandals surrounding Mahama on the cost of infrastructure, procurements and the airbus scandal.
On Vice President Bawumia being a better President, 51% said yes and 42% said no, and 17% unsure.
Poll conducted by Info Research and Assessment UK Limited from 27th October to 3rd November, 2022.0
This polling was conducted on a sample size of 254,759 people in all the regions in the Republic of Ghana.
This was a face-to-face polling where Ghanaians were interviewed specific Questions.
Margin of error is +/-2%.
67% of those interviewed are registered voters with both Voter ID and and Ghana card said they will likely vote in 2024 elections.
20% said there are registered voters but do not have a Ghana card yet but may not vote because they are disappointed in both leading parties.
13% said they are yet to register and vote but do have a Ghana Card.
Polling Questions.
1. Do you think Ghana has been affected by covid-19,the war in Ukraine and that this is the reason for the hardship.
52.5% said yes
45.5% said No
2% said not sure.
2. Were you inspired by the recent Nana Addo's speech on the Economy?
47 said yes
45 said No
8% said not sure.
3. Were you inspired by the recent speeches given by Ex-President Mahama on the Economy?
35% said Yes.
37% said No.
28% said Mahama is not fit to give such speeches on the economy because they know his record on the Economy when he was president, his corruption record and incompetence baggage makes him a liability to Ghana
3. Who will you vote for in 2024 between Mahama and Bawumia?
46% said Bawumia
35% said Mahama
19% said they will not vote at all because both parties are the same
4. Do you trust Mahama to do better as president than he did in his first time?
36% said Yes
47% said No
17% said not sure but they know Mahama was too corrupt as president in all the infrastructural projects and procurement processes he did especially Airbus Scandal.
5. Do you trust Bawumia to do a better job?
51% said yes
42% said no.
7% said not sure but Bawumia is a liar.
6. Do you trust Dr Duffour to do a better job than Mahama as an NDC candidate?
47% said yes.
35% said no because he has no record or experience as president
18% said not sure but he represents a breath of fresh air better than corrupt Mahama
7 Will you trust Alan Cash as president?
41% said yes.
37 said No.
22% said they will not vote at all if NPP chooses him as this shows clearly the NPP party is too Akan and tribalistic.
8. If elections are held today, what are the issues will you consider as a basis to vote?
31% said the economy.
33% said corruption
31% said FreeSHS
4.5% percent said other factors.
9. Which party will you vote for in 2024 and why?.
41% said NPP because they believe they are better managers of the economy despite the recent Global Economy downturn in the midst of covid-19 and war in Ukraine.
35% said NDC but this depends on who they chose as the presidential candidate.
24% said both parties are the same and will sit at home and not vote at all.
We are an independent polling company operating in 17 African countries.
This is our first polling conducted for research in Ghana.
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