In a recent survey report organized by feedback Africa ranking, Eric Opoku who is the minister of food and agriculture was ranked as the best performing Minister for 2025.
From the survey findings, a lot of people are giving credit where it’s due, especially to Opoku, whose work in the agriculture sector has started showing real impact on the ground. Food prices, which were seriously worrying many households some time ago, have seen a noticeable drop, and many farmers are breathing a bit easier now.
This reduction in food inflation didn’t just happen by chance. It came from deliberate efforts like the Feed Ghana Programme and the Akokor Nketenkete initiative, which were designed to put food back into the system and money into the hands of local farmers.
In many farming communities, especially in the north and some parts of the middle belt, fertiliser distribution has been a big relief. Farmers who previously struggled to afford inputs are now getting support, even if it’s not perfect. Some will tell you it came late, others will say it wasn’t enough, but the fact remains that the support helped many of them to plant and harvest something meaningful this season. That alone has played a role in stabilising food supply across the country.
Another thing the report pointed out, which many farmers themselves have been talking about, is the government’s decision to buy farm produce directly from farmers. Crops like rice and beans are now being purchased without too many middlemen interfering.
For once, farmers are not forced to sell at giveaway prices just because they need quick cash. This move has improved farmer welfare in its own small way and also encouraged people to stay in farming instead of abandoning their lands.
On the political side, Professor Sarpong made an interesting observation that has got people talking. He noted that President John Dramani Mahama’s individual performance within his first year in office has actually stood out more than the general performance of the government itself. In simple terms, many people feel the president is putting in more effort than what is being reflected across all sectors.
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Some see this as a sign that leadership direction is clear, but implementation still needs tightening. Others believe it shows that with the right support and coordination, things could move even faster. Either way, the numbers from the survey suggest that these policies, especially in agriculture, are beginning to make sense to ordinary Ghanaians who feel the effects directly at the market and on the farm.
It’s not perfect, and nobody is pretending it is. But compared to where things were, the signs are there, and that’s why the survey placed Opoku and the president in a favourable light. In Ghana, results speak louder than speeches, and for now, many eyes are watching to see if these gains can be sustained.
