In a significant disclosure, FAKS Investigative Services has unveiled its rankings for the performance of various government officials, including ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), and chief executives of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for the year 2025. This announcement, made public on January 9, 2026, marks a comprehensive assessment aimed at evaluating how effectively these leaders have executed their responsibilities.
This evaluation not only covered Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Regional Ministers, but also took into account the contributions of MPs and CEOs from state-owned enterprises across Ghana. The statement shared by FAKS emphasized, "The performance of Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Regional Ministers for the year 2025 has been released," highlighting the scope of the review.
FAKS elaborated on the methodology behind this assessment, indicating that it was grounded in the analysis of projects that various ministries, agencies, and Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) have implemented, along with valuable feedback from the public. This participatory approach allowed citizens to express their opinions regarding the projects, ensuring that the assessment reflected community perspectives.
When evaluating MPs, FAKS noted that it took into consideration the developmental progress within their constituencies, their parliamentary activities, and feedback from their constituents, thereby providing a well-rounded view of their effectiveness. The survey was conducted over a three-month period from October to December 2025 and represented the 13th iteration of FAKS' Performance of Ministers project.
The country’s 16 regions were categorized into three distinct zones for the purposes of this study. Zone A attracted the largest number of respondents, followed closely by Zones C and B. Overall, the survey garnered approximately 6,247 responses nationwide, featuring input from a diverse group that included commercial drivers, students, business owners, traders, journalists, and members of civil society organizations (CSOs).
It’s noteworthy that about 63% of the respondents were aged between 18 and 50 years, while 37% were between 50 and 80. Female participants comprised 58% of the total, contrasted with 42% male respondents, showcasing a balanced representation.
Among the ministers, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, serving as the Minister of Finance, was recognized as the Best Minister for the year 2025, achieving an impressive score of 96.37%, based on feedback from 6,020 respondents. In a tie for second place were John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, and Eric Opoku, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, both of whom secured a commendable score of 91.93%.
Other notable ministers who ranked highly include Sam Nartey George, responsible for Communications, Digital Technology & Innovations; Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice; Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways; and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who oversees Foreign Affairs.
Turning to the category of Deputy Ministers, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the Deputy Minister for Finance, claimed the top position with a score of 94.88%. He was closely followed by John Setor Dumelo, the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture. In the Regional Ministers category, Dr. Frank Amoakohene from the Ashanti Region emerged as the highest scorer with 97.69%, with Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey from the Eastern Region and James Gunu from the Volta Region trailing behind.
In the realm of MPs and SOE CEOs, Mahama Ayariga was distinguished as the Overall Best MP for 2025, while Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings was recognized as the Best Majority MP and Jerry Almed Shaib as the Best Minority MP. Additionally, Hajia Lardi Ayamba earned the title of Overall Best Female MP.
Regarding CEOs of SOEs, Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of GoldBod, took the lead in the rankings, followed by Julius Neequaye Kotey of the DVLA and Edmond Kombat of TOR, who were tied with Afetsi Awoonor of BOST. Professor Ransford Gyampo, the CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, also featured prominently in the rankings.
As discussions unfold around these rankings, one can't help but wonder: How do these evaluations impact public trust in government leadership? And what are your thoughts on the criteria used for these assessments? Join the conversation in the comments below!
