Contrary to common assumptions, the latest Afrobarometer report shows that Africa’s poorest citizens are more politically and civically engaged than the wealthy, and Ghana is no exception. The 2025 flagship report – based on face-to-face interviews with over 53,000 people across the continent – found that people experiencing higher levels of poverty were more likely to attend community meetings, join others in raising issues, and contact local leaders than their better-off counterparts.
