Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emerged as the clear frontrunner in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race, according to the latest tracking poll by Global InfoAnalytics.
The survey places Dr. Bawumia well ahead of his closest rival, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, with 57% of respondents backing the ex-Vice President compared to 29% for Mr. Agyapong.
Other aspirants remain far behind. Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum secured 6%, Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr. Bryan Acheampong polled 5%, while former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong registered 3%.
Strong Lead in Swing Regions
Dr. Bawumia’s dominance is particularly evident in the swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western. Here, he commands 57% of support, compared to 32% for Kennedy Agyapong. Dr. Adutwum and Dr. Acheampong each received 4%, while Kwabena Agyapong polled 3%.
The poll also suggests that in a potential runoff between the two leading contenders, Dr. Bawumia would further extend his advantage, winning 62% of the vote against Mr. Agyapong’s 38%.
Delegates’ Preference
Among NPP delegates — who ultimately decide the party’s flagbearer — Dr. Bawumia continues to hold a firm lead with 47%. Kennedy Agyapong follows with 17%, while Dr. Acheampong and Dr. Adutwum stand at 3% and 1% respectively. Kwabena Agyapong also garnered 1%.
However, the survey highlights a significant 27% of delegates who remain undecided, while 4% declined to state their preference.
In a runoff scenario, Dr. Bawumia’s lead is even more pronounced. He secures 49% of delegate support compared to Kennedy Agyapong’s 19%, though 27% remain undecided and 5% declined to disclose.
Implications for 2028
Political analysts say the results reinforce Dr. Bawumia’s position as the favourite to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections. With his strong showing in swing regions and among delegates, the former Vice President appears to have built a formidable advantage, though the undecided bloc could still play a crucial role as the primaries approach.
Source – My News Ghana
