The Governance Belief Barometer, a report by coverage assume tank Africa Coverage Lens (APL), discovered that public notion of corruption stays excessive.
The inaugural report, launched in Accra on Wednesday, Might 6, 2026, recognized public notion of corruption as probably the most vital concern amongst a set of governance indicators assessed nationally.
The Barometer recorded a optimistic indicator of the legitimacy of Ghana’s democracy, however famous that this was undermined by “widespread perceptions of corruption, which stays the most important drag on general belief.”
“Whereas the general public acknowledges the existence of legal guidelines and establishments, the Barometer finds that there’s a clear notion that accountability shouldn’t be persistently enforced,” the report mentioned.
Authorities communication is weak and residents have restricted affect
The report additional discovered that though the general public has an affordable skill to specific their views, many stay dissatisfied with authorities communication, elevating considerations about its readability, transparency and responsiveness.
“The system permits for participation however doesn’t persistently translate it into affect,” the report mentioned.
APL added that the Authorities Communication Index rating was 44.2 on a scale of 0 to 100, reflecting the hole in efficient engagement between the state and the folks.
