According to a Global Info Analytics poll, 54% of Ghanaian voters want the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to be led by Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen in the 2024 elections.
The survey results demonstrate Alan Kyerematen’s appeal and popularity among floaters.
In contrast, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the current Vice President, was favored by 46% of respondents.
The important findings were shared by Mussa Dankwa, the Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, who said: “The big story is that Alan is the preferred choice of floating voters.
“He’s popular amongst floating voters. Alan has been consistent throughout. Amongst all Ghanaian voters, 54% of them said they will vote for Alan, they said they prefer Alan. 46% said they will prefer Dr. Bawumia.”
The survey, which was completed between June 30 and July 7, 2023, also found that 45% of NPP supporters preferred Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to be the party’s leader. This shows a change in the party’s base of support.
Kennedy Agyapong was the third-most popular option when Mussa Dankwa discussed the poll’s implications.
He emphasized that in the event of a run-off election during the primaries, the majority of Kennedy Agyapong’s supporters would probably support Alan Kyerematen.
Dankwa also anticipated difficulties for Dr. Bawumia in the event of a run-off.
“Dr. Bawumia will lose if there’s a run-off. 21% of Kennedy Agyapong’s supporters will switch and vote for Bawumia in a run-off, while 57% of Kennedy’s supporters will vote for Alan Kyerematen,” Dankwa explained.
“And 22% said no Ken no vote, higher than those who will even vote for Dr. Bawumia. There’s a lot to be done within Kennedy Agyapong’s team. You might be doing a good job if you are able to convince them. Bawumia will not survive if there’s a run-off; if Bawumia doesn’t win a one-touch, the second round, he will be out,” he added.
The poll’s findings highlight the significance of the upcoming NPP primaries and the necessity for candidates to win over powerful individuals like Kennedy Agyapong.
Both Kyerematen and Bawumia face the challenge of winning a strong mandate within the party to guide them into the 2024 elections as the competition for the NPP leadership intensifies.
