A majority of Ghanaian voters have expressed support for the establishment of regional tribunals, with 63 per cent approving of the creation of the tribunal system. The poll, conducted by GlobalInfo Analytics, was released on July 27.
Support Cuts Across Party Lines
The survey found that support for the tribunals cuts across political party lines, with 82 per cent of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters approving of the initiative. Among floating voters, 55 per cent backed the establishment of the tribunals, while 60 per cent of supporters of other political parties also expressed approval.
Pluralities Among NPP Voters
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) voters showed a more divided opinion, with 45 per cent approving of the regional tribunals. This represents a plurality among respondents from the party, but still a significant minority.
Broad Public Backing
The findings suggest broad public backing for the establishment of the regional tribunals, despite varying levels of support among different political groups. Among voters who declined to disclose their political affiliation, 48 per cent supported the tribunal system.
Survey Methodology
The poll targeted a total of 9,242 voters, but only 7,761 completed the entire survey questionnaire, representing an 84 per cent success rate. The survey was conducted in all sixteen regions of the country with 99 per cent confidence.
The establishment of regional tribunals has been a contentious issue in Ghana's Parliament, with the Act now awaiting presidential assent before it can come into force. The poll results suggest that the public is largely in favour of the initiative, but the varying levels of support among different political groups may indicate a complex and nuanced debate.
As the country waits for the presidential assent, the public's support for the regional tribunals will likely continue to shape the national conversation. The outcome of the presidential assent will have significant implications for the country's justice system and the role of regional tribunals in it.
Source: Joy Online
