IMANI Africa has cautioned that the goodwill President John Dramani Mahama’s government enjoyed at the start of its tenure is rapidly fading.
The policy think tank, in its six-month review of the administration, said optimism around the “Resetting Ghana” agenda has been eroded by controversies and contradictions in governance.
According to the analysis, the January 2025 swearing-in of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government sparked strong public approval, particularly for its cost-cutting measures and anti-corruption pledges. But by March, sentiment began to shift, with mass dismissals across public institutions earning the tag “Terminator 1” on social media.
Subsequent disputes, including the private jet saga and allegations of selective justice, further strained public confidence, the report observed. Drawing on data from Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, and online news platforms, IMANI noted that governance controversies and partisan tensions are increasingly dominating the national conversation.
Still, the think tank maintained that the administration’s fiscal discipline and anti-corruption drive could serve as a foundation for recovery, if backed by consistent communication and visible results.
“The administration must prove it can match rhetoric with delivery, avoid contradictions, and engage youth and civil society with transparency,” IMANI stressed. “In today’s media-driven environment, credibility remains the nation’s most valuable political currency.”
