The Electoral Commission (EC), one of Ghana’s least trusted state agencies, has 40 days left until the 2024 elections.
The public’s impression of the EC as corrupt is growing, according to the most recent Afrobarometer poll.
Only 28% of respondents said they trusted the EC, despite the fact that the Commission is in charge of conducting the elections on December 7 in a fair, unbiased, and transparent way.
Compared to the 59% trust rating it had in 2012, this represents a substantial drop.
According to the report, the most corrupt governmental entity is the Ghana Police Service, which is followed by the president’s office, tax authorities, lawmakers, and judges.
On the other hand, the institutions that people trusted the most were the Ghanaian Armed Forces, traditional and religious leaders, and non-governmental organizations.
The study also found that the primary determinants of voter choice in the 2024 elections will be integrity, character, and campaign pledges.
The survey indicates that a noteworthy 90% of participants place a high value on a candidate’s honesty, while 88% highlight character and 59% think campaign promises are important.
According to this statistics, Ghanaian voters strongly value moral character and integrity over just political promises.
