While Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators show improvement, Professor Smart Sarpong warns that government performance is also judged by everyday service delivery.
“My recent citizen perception survey suggests that 68.8 percent of Ghanaians believe the cost of living has stabilised or moderated over the past year,” he said.
“Together with exchange rate performance and inflation management, these are positives that could help the government.”
However, he noted setbacks in public services.
“In the past, you could register your vehicle and receive your number plate the same day. Now, it can take up to two weeks.
“Even temporary licences are now printed on ordinary A4 paper, which undermines public confidence,” he said.
“These everyday experiences shape public perception and can cost votes on election day,” he emphasised, urging the government to consolidate economic gains while addressing service delivery gaps.
