A latest democracy risk report by Afrobarometer has revealed a staggering 87% of Ghanaians, representing almost 9 in every 10 citizens, believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.
This alarming finding comes just 141 days to the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The report also highlights a significant decline in democracy satisfaction among Africans, with Ghana experiencing a double-digit decline.
In 2011/2013, 74% of Ghanaians were satisfied with democracy, but this figure has plummeted to 51% in 2021/2023, indicating a 23 percentage point decline.
The report further reveals disparities between youth and elderly citizens regarding support for democracy. While youth expressed a greater willingness to tolerate military rule, the elderly remain committed to democratic principles.
In Ghana, the rejection of military rule has decreased significantly from 86% in 2011/2013 to 68% in 2021/2023, indicating a growing acceptance of military intervention.
The Afrobarometer report criticizes President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government for stifling the media, eroding institutional accountability, and perpetrating violence, resulting in eight fatalities during the 2020 presidential polls.
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