Ghana Pulse Report

Tracking Ghana’s progress, promises & performance. Weekly insights on governance, manifesto scorecards & national reset. 🇬🇭 #GhanaDecides

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“Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.”

Oscar Ameringer

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SNEAK PEAK OF THE GHANAIAN FOOD I JUST COOKED HERE IN SNAPCHAT UK HQ with the Snapchat Chef Team. The biggest highlight in my career🇬🇭🌟

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With Ghana’s strong traditional leadership system already in place, local governments and chiefs can work together to improve accountability, encourage community participation, and speed up the delivery of public services. If properly managed, decentralisation can strengthen both democracy and local development, while reducing over-reliance on central ministries in Accra.

This was clearly demonstrated by the Roads Minister, who effectively relied on local communities to identify that a contractor had failed to meet their obligations.

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@ghonetv Paul appears to be guided more by ideology, which is different from political neutrality.

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Until we confront the deep-rooted institutional weaknesses that existed long before this government, our nation will continue to suffer these humiliating setbacks. Weak law enforcement, political interference in state institutions, corruption, poor accountability, and the failure to uphold merit over loyalty have all contributed to the erosion of public trust and national progress.

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Many people will agree with Hamza Suhuyini because leaders are expected to set a good example for society. This is why political parties and the Electoral Commission must take the vetting of candidates seriously before allowing them to contest for public office. When proper checks are not carried out, it can lead to people losing trust in the country’s leadership and democratic system. Effective scrutiny helps to ensure that those chosen to lead are honest, responsible, and capable of serving the public in the right way. In the end, strong vetting protects both the reputation of public office and the confidence citizens have in their leaders.

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For the sake of #MotherGhana, the #NDC must get its house in order and allow the government to focus on governing effectively.

#GhanaFirst
#AccountabilityNow
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Introducing your 2025/26 Coca-Cola Golden Glove winner… David Raya 💫

The @Arsenal goalkeeper’s tally of 18 clean sheets cannot be matched! 👏

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What a game…that man #Raya

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#Arsenal 🔥

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The NDC government’s claim of being “without scandal” is politically appealing, but difficult to sustain under serious scrutiny.

While the Mahama administration has avoided a defining mega-scandal so far, controversies already exist — particularly around allegations linking some NDC figures to galamsey networks and rogue anti-galamsey operations.

No convictions have emerged, but governance credibility is not measured only by criminal findings. Perception, transparency, and consistency matter equally in democratic accountability.

The government deserves some credit for allowing investigations to proceed publicly. However, stronger action was needed:
• immediate distancing from officials under credible investigation,
• independent oversight mechanisms,
• and more transparent communication.

A deeper concern is selective accountability. The administration has aggressively pursued corruption investigations involving former NPP officials, yet critics argue allegations involving ruling party figures appear to receive slower or more cautious treatment.

Anti-corruption loses legitimacy when it appears politically selective.

The continuing deterioration of environmental governance also raises serious questions. Despite repeated promises, galamsey continues to damage rivers, forests, and water systems. Failure to enforce laws consistently can itself become a governance scandal.

To be fair, Ghana’s institutional weaknesses predate the current administration and affect both major parties. However, governments claiming reformist credentials are held to higher standards.

The real issue is therefore not whether scandals exist, but how government responds when allegations emerge. On that measure, the NDC has shown some willingness to investigate wrongdoing, but not yet the level of transparency, ethical consistency, and institutional independence required to convincingly claim a clean-governance record.

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Government incompetence in Ghana is no longer just a political criticism it is becoming a national governance crisis.

A competent government is measured not by speeches, slogans, or party propaganda, but by economic stability, effective institutions, policy implementation, and public trust.

Yet Ghana continues to struggle with economic instability, debt distress, inflation, recurring energy challenges, weak public sector performance, and the continuing destruction caused by galamsey.

These problems are not simply unfortunate events. They reflect years of weak planning, poor coordination, selective enforcement of laws, and reactive governance.

Successive governments repeatedly announce policies and reforms, yet implementation remains inconsistent. Major projects are delayed or abandoned, institutions become politicised, and appointments often prioritise party loyalty over expertise.

The persistence of illegal mining despite repeated promises to stop it exposes a deeper institutional weakness: the inability or unwillingness of the state to enforce laws consistently, especially where politically connected individuals are involved.

To be fair, Ghana also faces external pressures such as global economic shocks and debt dependency. However, competent leadership is tested precisely during difficult periods.

The central problem is therefore not merely corruption, but institutional incompetence, weak administration, poor long-term planning, and failure to sustain national development strategies.

Ghana does not lack intelligent people or policy ideas. What it lacks is disciplined, accountable, technocratic governance capable of translating policy into measurable national progress.

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Measured against the promises outlined in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto, there are emerging indications of policy direction and institutional repositioning under the current administration. Early interventions in governance, economic management, and public sector restructuring suggest an attempt to project the “reset” narrative that featured prominently during the campaign.

However, any objective assessment must remain cautious and evidence-based. Structural economic recovery, employment generation, inflation control, and improvements in public service delivery require sustained implementation over time before definitive conclusions can be drawn. While some observers point to renewed political tone and administrative intent, others argue that the tangible socio-economic impact on ordinary citizens remains limited at this stage.

Consequently, it may be premature to deliver a conclusive verdict on whether the promised national reset has been fully realised. The more critical question is whether current policies will translate into measurable outcomes in living standards, fiscal stability, infrastructure development, and institutional accountability over the medium term.

At present, the administration still appears to be in the foundational phase of implementation rather than the stage of demonstrable transformation.

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@thejosephmireku @issahlaurin This is honestly just sad.

At this point, trusting anything the Government of Ghana says feels like a gamble.

On a holy Sunday like this, it’s hard to even process what we’re seeing.

But then again… this is Ghana, isn’t it?

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@thecophq If President Mahama truly stands by his words to the people of Ghana, then he must take decisive action and remove this CEO from office.

#ForGodAndCountry
#GCM26 | #SOCA26 | #PossessingTheNations

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@Jojo_stephen1 Arrogance of power has reached its peak, an absolute disgrace from a party that rode to power on promises of doing things differently.

There’s always a cost for sheer incompetence.

#ResetWhatReset

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@AbenaAnders Great job 👏🏾

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@KMAkandoh This could be a major game changer if it’s implemented efficiently (including paying health workers ON TIME) and delivers real results.

#FreePrimaryHealthcare

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@Joy997FM I’m not entirely sure how much additional tax revenue the government stands to gain from the price increases, but I suspect they may be choosing not to take the full increment or are foregoing a portion of it.

Good move 👍🏾