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A recent Global InfoAnalytics poll has revealed widespread concerns about Ghana’s parliamentary vetting process, with 77% of Ghanaians believing that the Appointments Committee prioritises political point-scoring over an objective assessment of ministerial nominees.
Despite these concerns, 63% of respondents expressed general satisfaction with the Appointments Committee’s work:
- 28% reported being “very satisfied” or “extremely satisfied.”
- 37% remained dissatisfied with the committee’s performance.
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The poll also highlights contrasting views on the committee’s leadership:
- Chairman Bernard Ahiafor has a 56% approval rating, though 19% of respondents are “not satisfied at all” with his performance.
- Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the ranking member of the committee, faces stronger criticism, with 64% disapproving of his role and 44% saying they are “not satisfied at all.”
Recent disruptions and altercations have fuelled public distrust in the vetting process. Parliamentary sessions have been marred by
- Physical confrontations between MPs.
- Destruction of public property.
- Tensions between the majority and minority caucuses.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin condemned the altercations as “disgraceful” and indicative of a lack of emotional intelligence among members. In response, he has set up a seven-member special committee to investigate the incidents.
Despite controversies, public engagement remains high, with 88% of respondents actively following the vetting process.
Additionally, President Mahama’s ministerial appointments have received strong public backing, with 90% of voters expressing satisfaction with his selections.
The findings reflect a deeply divided public opinion—while there is general approval of the committee’s work, concerns over partisanship and disorder remain a major issue.
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