A majority of Ghanaians believe the country should be led by a younger generation of leaders, according to the latest June 2026 tracking poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics.
The survey found that 57 per cent of respondents support the idea of younger people assuming national leadership positions, while 26 per cent disagreed. Nineteen per cent said they had no opinion on the issue.
The poll also explored public perceptions regarding the age of presidential candidates. Nearly half of respondents, representing 46 per cent, indicated that individuals above the age of 65 are too old to be elected president. Another 36 per cent considered the age range of 50 to 64 years as too old for the office, while 21 per cent maintained that age should not be a factor in determining leadership suitability.
Regional results revealed varying views across the country. Voters in most regions expressed support for younger leaders, with the exceptions of the Ashanti, Bono and Western North regions, where preferences differed.
Support for Tougher Measures Against Examination Malpractice
The survey also highlighted strong public backing for stricter measures to combat examination malpractice.
Sixty-seven per cent of respondents supported proposals to publicly display images of adults involved in examination fraud as a deterrent. Thirteen per cent opposed the measure, while 20 per cent remained undecided.
Mixed Views on School Discipline
On school discipline, respondents expressed differing opinions on appropriate punitive measures.
Thirty-eight per cent supported the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, making it the most preferred disciplinary option. Suspension was favoured by 28 per cent of respondents, while 20 per cent endorsed community service as an alternative form of punishment.
Nine per cent preferred other disciplinary measures, and five per cent supported restorative or retrospective justice approaches.
Survey Methodology
The nationwide poll surveyed 8,784 registered voters across all 16 regions and 84 constituencies. According to Global InfoAnalytics, the survey carries a margin of error of ±2.5 per cent at a 99 per cent confidence level.
