A recent poll by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) revealed that despite high popularity ratings for President John Dramani Mahama, seven out of ten Ghanaians are extremely worried about growing food costs and the rising cost of living.
According to the results, which were included in a press release on February 11, 2026, 71% of respondents stated that the cost of food and other consumer items greatly worries them.
In December 2025, more than 1,000 people from all throughout Ghana were sampled for the survey.
Among the top national issues were unemployment and illegal mining.
According to the survey, illegal mining was mentioned by 30% of participants as one of the most urgent problems facing the nation, while 46% of respondents named unemployment.
According to the IEA, the survey was intended to gauge popular sentiment regarding the socioeconomic challenges that are currently in place a year following the general election in 2024, as well as opinions regarding President Mahama’s performance in office.
Even while many are still worried about the economy, the President still has a lot of support from the public.
According to the survey, 68% of participants are satisfied with how Ghana’s president is performing his duties, while 22% are not and 10% are unsure.
High public expectations and significant economic difficulties, such as high debt levels, inflation, a declining currency, unemployment, and worries about the size of government, greeted President Mahama when he took office on January 7, 2025.
The IEA claims that significant socioeconomic challenges still exist even though several important economic indicators seem to be improving.
The survey’s overall results show a mixed national sentiment, with solid support for the President’s performance and ongoing worry over growing living expenses and financial strains on households.
Source: newsthemegh.com