Mahama who's leading the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general elections suggested that the preference for military rule might stem from dissatisfaction with specific governance issues rather than a fundamental desire to abandon democratic principles. In his keynote address at the Nigerian Bar Association's 64th Annual General Conference in Lagos, Mahama discussed Ghana's challenges with democratic governance, referencing a recent Afrobarometer survey. According to Afrobarometer, the survey, which sampled a representative cross-section of Ghanaians, reflects a notable shift in public sentiment. The 22% of respondents who expressed a preference for military rule indicates a growing frustration among citizens regarding the current state of governance and public administration. He shared alarming statistics from Ghana, noting that most citizens have lost trust in democratic institutions.