A new nationwide survey by Global InfoAnalytics indicates growing public appetite for generational change in Ghana’s leadership.
The June 2026 tracking poll found that 57 per cent of respondents believe younger people should take on national leadership roles, while 26 per cent opposed the idea. About 19 per cent said they were undecided.
On perceptions of leadership age limits, 46 per cent of respondents said individuals above 65 years are too old to serve as president. A further 36 per cent placed the upper limit between 50 and 64 years, while 21 per cent said age should not be a factor in choosing national leaders.
The findings also revealed regional differences in opinion, with most regions showing support for younger leadership, except Ashanti, Bono and Western North, where preferences were more mixed.
Beyond leadership age, the survey explored public attitudes toward discipline and integrity in education. A significant majority—67 per cent—supported publishing the images of adults involved in examination malpractice as a deterrent. Thirteen per cent opposed the idea, while 20 per cent remained neutral.
On disciplinary approaches in schools, opinions were divided. Thirty-eight per cent of respondents backed the reintroduction of corporal punishment, while 28 per cent preferred suspension as the main disciplinary tool. Another 20 per cent supported community service, with smaller proportions favouring alternative approaches or restorative justice models.
The poll sampled 8,784 voters across all 16 regions and 84 constituencies, with a margin of error of ±2.5 per cent at a 99 per cent confidence level.