“We covered all regions”: Global Info Analytics defends poll on CJ’s ‘removal’

Senior Analyst reveals over 2,500 samples used in nationwide poll showing majority support for Chief Justice’s removal

Global Info Analytics has defended the credibility and reach of its latest poll, which indicates that a majority of Ghanaians support the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The polling firm, which has quickly become one of Ghana’s most referenced independent research institutions, revealed that the survey was nationally representative and included responses from all 16 regions of the country.

Speaking on ABC Midday News on Thursday, Senior Analyst Salam Nsiah gave further clarity on the methodology behind the report that has ignited public and political debate.

“We covered all the regions just to make sure the voting was well represented,” Nsiah said, emphasizing the institute’s effort to ensure balanced coverage. He also disclosed that 2,545 samples were used in the data collection exercise.

The latest figures from the polling report show that 52% of respondents support the removal of the Chief Justice, while only 20% are opposed. A further 18% remained neutral, and 10% offered no opinion.

According to the regional breakdown, most areas of the country leaned toward removal—with Greater Accra leading at 58% support, and only 16% opposed. Even in the politically conservative Ashanti region, traditionally seen as a stronghold for establishment views, 37% expressed support for her removal against 32% opposed. Only the Ahafo and Upper East regions bucked the national trend, showing lower support for the ouster.

The poll has emerged in the thick of heightened political scrutiny, as petitions for the removal of the Chief Justice have reached the Presidency and the Council of State. Critics have questioned the motivation and timing of such polls, but Global Info Analytics insists that its work remains independent and data-driven.

While the fate of the Chief Justice is yet to be decided through official constitutional processes, the poll results suggest that public perception is already shifting—and national sentiment, as measured, is clear.