Public confidence in Ghana’s governance institutions remains low despite strong democratic credentials — APL Barometer A new report by policy think tank Africa Policy Lens (APL) has revealed that despite Ghana’s strong democratic credentials, public confidence in governance institutions remains low. In its maiden Governance Trust Barometer, unveiled in Accra on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the report noted that persistent gaps between institutional form and functional performance highlight underlying challenges related to trust, accountability, and state effectiveness, which constrain the consolidation of democratic governance in Ghana.