Electoral Commission records biggest improvement in corruption perception
The Electoral Commission (EC) has recorded the most significant improvement in public perception of corruption among major institutions in Ghana, according to the latest Global InfoAnalytics Corruption Perception Survey.
The survey indicates that the EC’s corruption perception score declined from 5.53 in March 2026 to 5.08 in June 2026, representing the largest improvement among all institutions assessed within the period. A lower score reflects a reduced perception of corruption.
The findings suggest a gradual improvement in public confidence in the electoral management body, following months of scrutiny over electoral processes and governance concerns.
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) also posted notable gains, with its score dropping from 5.55 to 5.35. The Ghana Police Service, which remains the institution most associated with perceived corruption, also saw improvement as its score fell from 6.68 to 6.45.
Other institutions that recorded improvements include the Ghana Immigration Service, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA) officials, the Judiciary, Parliament, the Military, and Ministers and other government officials.
Traditional and Religious Leaders See Decline in Perception
In contrast, the survey found worsening public perceptions among some key societal groups.
Traditional leaders recorded a rise in their corruption perception score from 5.03 in March to 5.14 in June, while religious leaders moved from 4.84 to 4.94 over the same period.
Business executives also saw a deterioration in public perception, with their score increasing from 5.31 to 5.45.
The Presidency similarly recorded a slight increase from 4.77 to 4.84, suggesting a marginal rise in perceived corruption.
Overall Trend Shows Modest Improvement
Overall, the survey points to a generally improving trend, with eight out of the 14 institutions assessed recording lower corruption perception scores compared to March.