By: tntnewspapergh.com
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana),has expressed worry about the increase of Ghanaians support for military rule, especially if the democratic elected leaders failed to deliver to expectations.
The key findings of Round 10 Afrobaromter say “by large majorities of Ghanaians support democracy and reject authoritarian alternatives .However, though rejection of military rule trumps support for it by almost 2 to 1,support for military rule has been increasing steadily since 2012,reaching 33 % in 2024.
The report explained that, fewer than half (47%) of Ghanaians say the Ghana Armed Forces should never intervene in the country’s political processes ,an 8- percentage –point decrease compared to 2022 (55 %).
Discussants of the key findings of the survey
The key findings pointed out that, solid majorities endorse the rule of law, asserting that the President must obey the courts and submit to Parliamentary oversight.
The frobarometer is Pan-African,non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy ,governance, and quality of life.
With the goal to give African publics a voice in policy and decision making.
A section of participants in the event
The nine survey rounds in up to 42 countries, have been completed since 1999.Round 10 surveys were launched in January,2024.
The Afrobarometer findings by CDD-Ghana,data collection for Round 10 started 5 August and ended 22nd August,2024.
The sample size of 2,400 yielded country -level results with a margin of sampling error of +/or -2 percent with 98 % confidence level.
The survey, which was presented during a regional dissemination of Ghana Afro barometer round 10 survey findings at Silicon hotel,Kumasi on April 23, 2025, reveals that, while a majority of Ghanaians support democracy and reject authoritarian alternatives, there are concerns about the country’s democratic progress.
Madam Mavis Zupork Dome,Senior Research Analyst /National Investigator Afro barometer -Ghana survey,CDC Ghana, who shares the highlights said a large majority of Ghanaians support democracy and reject authoritarian alternatives.
The survey, also explored Ghanaians’ views on the role of the military in politics.
The findings indicate that, fewer than half (47%) of Ghanaians believe that, the Ghana Armed Forces should never intervene in the country’s political processes. This, represents an 8 percentage point decrease compared to 2022 (55%). The survey’s findings on this issue are concerning, as they suggest that some Ghanaians may be open to the idea of military intervention in politics.
However, the survey also found that satisfaction with Ghana’s democracy has declined significantly since 2017. The findings indicate that satisfaction with democracy, has dropped by 29 percentage points since 2017.
Besides,he survey found that assessments of Ghana as “a full democracy” or “a democracy with minor problems” have declined by 20 percentage points since 2017.
The survey ,also explored Ghanaians’ perceptions of governance in the country. The findings indicate that many Ghanaians believe that officials who commit crimes often go unpunished, judges and magistrates prioritize political influence over the law, and people are treated unequally under the law. These perceptions are concerning, as they suggest that Ghanaians may be losing trust in the country’s institutions.
The Afrobarometer survey provides valuable insights into Ghanaians’ views on democracy and governance. While the survey’s findings are concerning, they also highlight the need for policymakers and civil society organizations to address the challenges facing Ghana’s democracy. By working together, Ghanaians can strengthen their democratic institutions and promote good governance in the country.
