Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has strongly rejected a recent parliamentary performance poll by Global InfoAnalytics. The survey ranked him among Members of Parliament considered to be performing poorly. Dr. Amoah labeled the poll's findings as "dangerous" and lacking any credible basis.
The research firm, headed by Mussa Dankwa, conducted the poll. It assessed constituents' perceptions of their MPs' performance across 83 constituencies. Dr. Amoah, addressing journalists in Parliament, questioned the methodology used to evaluate MPs. He argued that the poll presents a distorted picture of legislators' work.
This incident fits into a broader Ghanaian political context where public accountability and performance metrics for elected officials are increasingly scrutinized. Research firms frequently conduct such polls. They aim to provide insights into public sentiment regarding governance and representation. However, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of these surveys often face criticism from those evaluated.
Dr. Amoah stated, "This is very, very demotivating. This is very dangerous because I think, I believe in myself that with my performance within six years and with the opportunity I had, what I've done, I don't think you can get more than 10 MPs to do what I've done." He further argued that his legislative record, constituency engagements, and contributions outside Parliament demonstrate his effectiveness. He maintained that the survey fundamentally mischaracterizes the role of Members of Parliament. He believes it reduces their work to metrics that fail to capture the full scope of their responsibilities.
The Global InfoAnalytics survey, conducted in June 2026, revealed significant variations in public approval. Nsawam/Adoagyiri legislator, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, emerged as the highest-rated MP. He secured a 98% "Excellent/Very Good/Good" rating. Only 2% of respondents described his performance as "Poor/Very Poor." Conversely, the MP for Asene-Manso-Akroso, George Kwame Aboagye, recorded the lowest approval score. He received a 9% positive rating, with 87% of respondents assessing his performance as "Poor/Very Poor."
Other MPs with strong approval ratings included those representing Tolon and Tain, each polling 94%. The MP for Navrongo Central followed with a 93% approval rating. Offinso North recorded 91%. Kpando and Tano North MPs also featured among top performers, each receiving an 88% approval rating. Among the lowest-rated MPs after Asene/Manso/Akroso were Takoradi (13% approval), Bosomtwe (15%), Achiase (16%), and Bole-Bamboi (21%).
The survey also noted that some constituencies had high proportions of respondents with no opinion. Bosomtwe recorded 18% "No opinion" responses. Asuogyaman registered 15%. This suggests some constituents remain undecided or less engaged in assessing their representatives. Global Info Analytics indicated the survey is part of ongoing efforts to track public perceptions of parliamentary performance. This rejection by a prominent MP highlights the ongoing tension between public perception data and the self-assessment of political figures. It underscores the need for transparent and robust methodologies in political polling to maintain public trust.
Moving forward, the debate over polling methodologies and their impact on public discourse will likely continue. Decision-makers and the public will watch for further responses from other MPs. They will also observe how research firms refine their approaches to capture the complexities of parliamentary work. The incident may prompt a broader discussion on how best to measure and communicate the performance of elected officials in Ghana.