Economic Mismanagement Blamed for NPP's 2024 Election Loss in Ghana

Ghanaian Post-Election Survey Reveals Economic Mismanagement as Primary Factor in NPP Defeat A recent post-election survey conducted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) has revealed that a significant majority of Ghanaian voters attributed the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) defeat in the 2024 elections to economic mismanagement. The survey, which sampled 16,988 registered voters across all 276 constituencies between May 8th and 20th, 2025, found that 81.6% blamed the NPP's loss on poor economic performance. A substantial 47.3% specifically cited the high cost of living as the most pressing concern. Dr. Joseph A. Darmoe, Director of Programmes at KAS and Senior Lecturer at GIMPA, emphasized the importance of good governance and economic development in securing electoral success. "Ghanaians are looking for results," he stated. "If you do the work, they will reward you; if you don't do the work, they will punish you." The survey also highlighted other contributing factors, including corruption (8.7%), and party infighting. The findings underscore the need for political parties in Ghana to prioritize economic policies and good governance to gain public trust and support. The high cost of living remains a critical issue that demands immediate attention from policymakers.