A poll conducted by Global Info Analytics indicates that 54% of Ghanaian voters prefer Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2024 elections.
The survey findings highlight Alan Kyerematen’s popularity among floating voters and his consistent appeal.
In contrast, 46% of respondents expressed a preference for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the current Vice President.
Mussa Dankwa, the Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, shared the significant findings, stating, “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 poll, conducted between June 30 and July 7, 2023, also revealed that among NPP voters, 45% favoured Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the party. This demonstrates a shift in support within the party’s ranks.
Discussing the implications of the poll, Mussa Dankwa noted Kennedy Agyapong’s position as the third-most-popular choice.
He emphasized that a majority of Kennedy Agyapong’s supporters are likely to vote for Alan Kyerematen in a potential run-off during the primaries.
Dankwa further predicted that Dr. Bawumia may face challenges if a run-off occurs.
“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 results underscore the importance of the upcoming NPP primaries and highlight the need for candidates to garner support from influential figures like Kennedy Agyapong.
As the race for NPP leadership intensifies, both Kyerematen and Bawumia face the challenge of securing a strong mandate within the party to lead them into the 2024 elections.