Policy think tank IMANI Africa has cautioned the administration of President John Dramani Mahama to urgently address rising scepticism among Ghanaians as it marks six months in office.
In its latest assessment, The Public Understanding and Literacy for Sentiment and Election Analysis (PULSE), IMANI tracked public sentiment and policy debates between January and June 2025 across platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, and online news outlets.
The report noted that the optimism which initially greeted the government’s “ResettingGhana” agenda is beginning to fade, replaced by concerns over governance controversies, policy inconsistencies, and deepening partisan tensions.
While acknowledging that the administration’s efforts at fiscal discipline and anti-corruption reforms lay a potential foundation for progress, IMANI warned that credibility will depend on delivering tangible results and maintaining consistent messaging.
“If the administration is to recover, it must match rhetoric with delivery, avoid contradictions, and engage the youth and civil society with transparency and tangible results,” the report stated. “Credibility remains the most valuable political currency in Ghana’s fast-moving media environment.”
The think tank stressed that unless the government strengthens its communication and policy execution, early public scepticism may harden into long-term disillusionment.
