Ghanaians have given central government an overall “Pass” rating in the 2025 Central Government Performance Assessment, with strong marks for currency management but deep concern over industrialisation and job creation.
The survey, released by Feedback Africa Limited and led by Prof. Smart Sarpong, placed the overall central government performance score at 51.6 (Pass).
According to the findings, management of the currency emerged as the strongest-rated area, scoring 70.5 (Very Good), while stability in prices of goods and services followed closely with 69.2 (Good).
Agriculture and food security (60.1 – Good) and education delivery (57.8 – Pass) also received relatively positive ratings.
However, citizens were far less satisfied with areas tied to jobs and long-term economic transformation. Industrialisation was rated lowest at 32.2 (Fail), while youth employment, road infrastructure, NHIS, and the fight against galamsey all fell within the “Weak Pass” category.
Prof. Sarpong told journalists that the findings suggest citizens recognise improvements in macroeconomic indicators but remain unconvinced about government’s ability to translate stability into jobs, industrial growth, and inclusive development.
