A post-election survey has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership style, with 87% of respondents describing him as unresponsive to public concerns.
Many expressed frustration over what they saw as his resistance to ideas that could have improved the party’s chances in the 2024 elections.
While respondents acknowledged Akufo-Addo’s first term as being relatively positive, they argued that his second term was marked by rigidity and an unwillingness to listen to public sentiment.
One major point of criticism was his refusal to reshuffle his ministers, particularly the then-Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who is also his cousin.
In 2022, a group of 87 Members of Parliament (MPs), mostly from the Ashanti Region, called for the dismissal of Ofori-Atta following pressure from their constituents.
However, Akufo-Addo ignored these calls, leading to growing discontent within his party. The survey suggested that his inaction contributed to internal divisions, with some MPs reportedly facing political consequences for supporting the push to remove Ofori-Atta.
The study concluded that the President’s leadership style and controversial decisions played a role in the party’s electoral challenges, with many voters expressing regret over their earlier support for him.
