The Electoral Commission (EC) has recorded the biggest improvement in public perceptions of corruption among major institutions in Ghana, according to the latest Global InfoAnalytics Corruption Perception Survey.
The survey shows the EC’s corruption perception score dropped from 5.53 in March 2026 to 5.08 in June 2026, representing the largest improvement among all institutions assessed during the period.
A lower score indicates a lower perception of corruption.
The findings suggest that public confidence in the electoral management body may be gradually improving following months of intense scrutiny over electoral processes and governance issues.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) also recorded a significant improvement, with its score declining from 5.55 to 5.35. The Police Service, despite remaining the institution perceived as most corrupt, registered an improvement from 6.68 to 6.45.
Other institutions that saw gains included the Immigration Service, MMDA officials, the Judiciary, Parliament, the Military and Ministers/Government Officials.
Traditional and Religious Leaders Record Setbacks
While several state institutions improved, the survey found worsening public perceptions for some influential societal groups.
Traditional leaders recorded an increase in their corruption perception score from 5.03 in March to 5.14 in June, while religious leaders moved from 4.84 to 4.94.
Business executives also experienced a deterioration in public perception, with their score rising from 5.31 to 5.45.
The Presidency recorded a slight increase from 4.77 to 4.84, indicating a marginal rise in perceived corruption.
Public Perceptions Show Signs of Improvement
Overall, the survey points to an improving trend across a majority of institutions, with eight of the fourteen entities assessed recording lower corruption perception scores compared to March.
The results suggest that although concerns about corruption remain widespread, Ghanaians believe some institutions are making progress in addressing integrity and accountability challenges.
