Civil society activist Atik Mohammed has called for greater accountability from President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, warning that public goodwill toward the government is beginning to wane one year after the President took office.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Mohammed, a former General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), said the administration faces its first major test in delivering on campaign promises amid growing frustration among cocoa farmers, contractors, and unemployed youth.
“After one year, the grace period is over. Citizens are right to expect results. Cocoa farmers, contractors, and the youth who hoped for a 24 hour economy will raise their voices, and we in civil society must hold the government accountable,” Mohammed wrote.
President Mahama was inaugurated on 7 January 2025, following a decisive electoral victory in December 2024 that returned him to office after eight years out of power.
Mohammed added that civil society groups would remain vigilant in monitoring government performance, citing their previous activism against the administration of former President Nana Akufo Addo.
“Just as we did not slumber in calling out the Akuffo Addo government in its many failings, we certainly will be awake to our duties today,” he said.
Political observers note that Mahama’s administration faces immediate pressure to stabilize the cocoa sector, improve job creation, and deliver on economic reforms, all while maintaining public trust in a politically charged environment.
Meanwhile, a nationwide survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) shows that public confidence in President Mahama remains high, despite ongoing economic challenges.
The December 2025 poll, released in a press statement dated 11 February, found that 68 percent of Ghanaians approve of how President Mahama is handling his job, while 22 percent disapprove and 10 percent are undecided.
The survey, which polled more than 1,000 respondents across all regions of the country, was designed to evaluate public perception of the President’s job performance one year after the 2024 general election.
The poll also revealed widespread concern about the cost of living, with 71 percent of respondents saying they are very concerned about the increasing prices of food and other essential items.
Unemployment and illegal mining emerged as the most pressing national problems, with 46 percent of those surveyed listing unemployment among the country’s most critical challenges, while 30 percent pointed to illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
President Mahama took office on 7 January 2025, at a time when public expectations were high and the nation was grappling with serious economic and governance issues, including rising debt, currency depreciation, inflation, joblessness, and concerns over the size of government.
The IEA noted that although some key economic indicators appear to be improving, many Ghanaians continue to face significant socioeconomic difficulties.
The research institute concluded that although the President maintains considerable public support, the proportion of respondents who disapprove or remain undecided indicates the need for sustained efforts to address citizens’ concerns and strengthen overall public confidence.
