Why Nearly 70% Of Ghana’s Population Now Fears The NPP

In Ghana today, a striking psychological shift is unfolding. Across social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, thousands of Ghanaians openly express frustration, anger, and fear toward the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

As an independent journalist who has consistently monitored these reactions, I have observed a pattern that cannot be dismissed: a large portion of the population, roughly 70% based on widespread social‑media sentiment, no longer trusts the NPP and fears what their return to power could mean for the country.

This is not a scientific poll, nor does it claim to be. It is a reflection of public mood, gathered from the voices of ordinary citizens who speak freely online, and sometimes, public sentiment tells a deeper truth than numbers on paper.

The silence of Ghanaian journalists and the rise of public fear

Many Ghanaian journalists avoid writing frankly about the NPP’s current reputation. They fear being accused of siding with the ruling government or being paid to promote a political agenda. I have experienced such accusations myself.

However, journalism loses its purpose when truth is sacrificed for fear of criticism. Neutrality is not cowardice, but silence in the face of public anxiety is. This silence has created a vacuum.

Into that vacuum, the NPP has pushed false polls, misleading narratives, and aggressive propaganda, attempting to reshape public perception. Yet, despite these efforts, the public mood online tells a different story, one of distrust, resentment, and fear.

A party in crisis, pretending all is well

The NPP is facing one of the most difficult crises in its political history. They may know it, but they pretend otherwise. Their refusal to acknowledge public dissatisfaction only deepens the perception that they are disconnected from the realities of ordinary Ghanaians.

After eight years of economic decline, institutional bankruptcy, and widespread allegations of corruption, many citizens believe the NPP is not prepared to rebuild Ghana. Instead, they fear the party seeks power only to repeat the same mistakes that led to national hardship.

Social Media: The new mirror of public opinion

When I surveyed social media, the reactions were overwhelming. Insults, anger, and rejection of the NPP have surged. Many Ghanaians openly declare that they want nothing to do with the party. Even though the 2028 election is still ahead, the fear of potential manipulation or electoral misconduct has already become a national concern.

This fear is not abstract. It is rooted in lived experience: Why Ghanaians are afraid

Ghanaians witnessed how the NPP’s own policy, Agyapadie, became synonymous with looting and mismanagement. State institutions such as the Electricity Company of Ghana, COCOBOD, and GOLDBOD suffered severe financial damage. Allegations of money laundering and misuse of public funds became common topics of discussion.

The number of NPP politicians under corruption investigation has further intensified public distrust. The former finance minister, Ken Ofori‑Atta, leaving the country under the pretext of medical care while facing scrutiny, has become a symbol of unaccountability.

For many citizens, the most painful memory is how pensioners suffered, and how their funds were affected, and some were pushed into hardship that led to untimely deaths. These wounds remain fresh.

A party seen as dangerous, not just unpopular

Today, many Ghanaians do not merely dislike the NPP; they fear them. They fear a return to policies that caused suffering. They fear the collapse of institutions that have only recently begun to recover. They fear the possibility of intimidation, misinformation, and destabilization.

Even though the NPP continues to attack President Mahama and the current government, their strategy has backfired. Instead of gaining sympathy, they have amplified national anxiety. The future of Ghana depends on truth, accountability, and public awareness, but Ghana stands at a crossroads.

The fear many citizens express is not an exaggeration; it is a reflection of their lived reality. Whether one supports the ruling government or not, the concerns surrounding the NPP must be acknowledged honestly.

A nation cannot move forward when its people are afraid of those seeking power. A democracy cannot thrive when misinformation replaces accountability, and Ghana cannot afford to repeat the mistakes that once pushed it into economic and institutional darkness.