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Regional Tribunals Win 63% Public Approval as Majority of Ghanaians Back Proposal
Regional Tribunals have received overwhelming public support, with 63% of Ghanaians approving the government’s proposal to establish the new judicial bodies, according to a fresh poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics.
The findings come at a time when the legislation establishing the Regional Tribunals is awaiting presidential assent, following parliamentary approval.
The nationwide survey revealed that only 19% of respondents oppose the creation of the tribunals, while 17% remain undecided or have no opinion on the matter.
63% of Ghanaians Approve Regional Tribunals
The Longitudinal National Telephone Tracking Poll – Baseline conducted by Global InfoAnalytics shows that nearly two-thirds of Ghanaian voters support the establishment of Regional Tribunals.
The poll results indicate:
- 63% approve of the Regional Tribunals proposal.
- 19% disapprove of the initiative.
- 17% have no opinion.
The results point to significant public backing for the proposed tribunals despite political discussions surrounding their creation.
NDC Supporters Record Highest Approval
The survey also highlighted differences in support levels among voters based on political affiliation.
According to Global InfoAnalytics:
- 82% of NDC voters support Regional Tribunals.
- 55% of floating voters approve the proposal.
- 60% of supporters of other political parties back the initiative.
- 45% of NPP voters support the establishment of Regional Tribunals.
- Among voters who did not reveal their political affiliation, 48% expressed approval.
The findings suggest that while support is strongest among NDC supporters, the proposal also enjoys backing across different political groups.
Nationwide Poll Covers All 16 Regions
The Global InfoAnalytics survey was conducted from July 15 to July 24, 2026, involving 7,761 registered voters across Ghana’s 16 regions.
The poll was conducted with a 99% confidence level and a margin of error of ±1.5%.
The research forms part of Global InfoAnalytics’ longitudinal tracking project, which measures changes in public opinion every two months on key national issues.
Public Debate Continues Over Regional Tribunals
The proposed Regional Tribunals have generated political and public discussions, with supporters arguing that they will improve access to justice and strengthen regional-level adjudication.
Opponents, however, have raised concerns about implementation and the possible political implications of establishing new judicial structures.
With majority public approval recorded in the latest survey, the debate over the future of Regional Tribunals is expected to continue as government moves toward implementation.