Most Ghanaians back military takeovers if elected officials misuse power. A new survey says 51 percent support armed forces stepping in when leaders abuse their position. This marks an 11-point jump from just 40 percent two years ago. Opposition to military involvement has fallen from 55 percent to 47 percent during the same period. CDD-Ghana shared these results at a regional meeting in Kumasi.
Young people are the largest group favoring military intervention. About 52 percent of adults aged 18-25 support military action when leadership fails. The number rises to 56 percent among those aged 26-35. Men show more support, at 53 percent compared to 48 percent of women. The public disagrees about what should happen after a military takeover.
Around 41 percent think the military should slowly return power to civilians. Another 38 percent want immediate civilian rule restored. Fourteen percent say the military can stay as long as needed if it helps the country. GIZ advisor Jonathan Donkor stressed that citizen participation matters in democracy. These findings reveal growing frustration with democratic leadership in Ghana.
Young people are the largest group favoring military intervention. About 52 percent of adults aged 18-25 support military action when leadership fails. The number rises to 56 percent among those aged 26-35. Men show more support, at 53 percent compared to 48 percent of women. The public disagrees about what should happen after a military takeover.
Around 41 percent think the military should slowly return power to civilians. Another 38 percent want immediate civilian rule restored. Fourteen percent say the military can stay as long as needed if it helps the country. GIZ advisor Jonathan Donkor stressed that citizen participation matters in democracy. These findings reveal growing frustration with democratic leadership in Ghana.
