Accra: A leading member of the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has expressed caution over the interpretation of President John Mahama's latest approval rating, emphasizing that survey results are often subject to various influencing factors such as timing, sample size, and prevailing public concerns.
According to Ghana Web, Owusu, speaking on Joy News, advised that opinion polls should be approached with care before making any broad conclusions regarding public sentiment. "This business of ratings can sometimes be deceptive," he remarked, questioning the conditions under which the survey was conducted and whether they might have affected the results.
The IEA survey, conducted in May 2026 among more than 1,000 respondents across all 16 regions, revealed that 58.9% of Ghanaians approve of President Mahama's performance. Owusu pointed out that public opinion could significantly shift based on current events, emphasizing that the timing of surveys could lead to varied outcomes.
He cited concerns over electricity and fuel prices during the survey period as factors that could sway responses. "There could be a month where ratings drop sharply depending on what is happening, and another month where they rise significantly," he noted. While polls provide valuable insights, Owusu argued that they should not be used as the sole measure of a president's performance.