{"id":240221,"date":"2024-10-27T16:28:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T16:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/27\/ghanaians-prioritize-honesty-in-2024-elections\/"},"modified":"2024-10-27T16:28:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T16:28:45","slug":"ghanaians-prioritize-honesty-in-2024-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/27\/ghanaians-prioritize-honesty-in-2024-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanaians Prioritize Honesty In 2024 Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 Ghanaian elections draw near, a recent Afrobarometer report reveals a significant shift in voter behavior.<\/p>\n<p>A staggering 90% of respondents prioritize honesty in candidates, followed by character (88%) and campaign promises (59%).<\/p>\n<p>This trend indicates a growing emphasis on personal integrity and ethical qualities over political pledges.<\/p>\n<p>In previous elections, voters often focused on party affiliations and campaign promises.<\/p>\n<p>However, the current political landscape has led to a reevaluation of priorities.<\/p>\n<p>The report suggests that Ghanaians are now more concerned with the character and trustworthiness of their leaders.<\/p>\n<p>This shift in voter behavior can be attributed to the growing dissatisfaction with the current state of governance.<\/p>\n<p>The report highlights a decline in trust in state institutions, including the police, presidency, and judiciary, since 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, non-state institutions like the Ghana Armed Forces, religious leaders, and civil society organizations have gained the public\u2019s trust.<\/p>\n<p>Corruption remains a pressing concern, with 74% of respondents perceiving an increase in corruption over the past year.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, the report shows a resilient belief in elections as the ideal means for selecting leaders.<\/p>\n<p>This underscores a collective commitment to electoral integrity and a desire for change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 As the 2024 Ghanaian elections draw near, a recent Afrobarometer report reveals a significant shift in voter behavior. A staggering 90% of respondents prioritize honesty in candidates, followed by character (88%) and campaign promises (59%). This trend indicates a growing emphasis on personal integrity and ethical qualities over political pledges. 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