The New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries are quickly approaching, and a recent survey conducted by Global Info Analytics has shed some light on the current standings of the presidential race within the party. According to the survey, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the front-runner, but Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has been gaining significant support.
The survey reached out to 4,311 NPP delegates from all 275 constituencies between October 2nd and 11th. The results showed that Dr. Bawumia is leading the race with 43.5% support. However, Kennedy Agyapong has managed to rally substantial support in the last few months, securing 23.5% of delegates' backing.
While Dr. Bawumia is currently the candidate to beat, Kennedy Agyapong's rising popularity suggests that the race may be more closely contested than initially anticipated. The survey also revealed that 18.3% of delegates remain undecided, indicating that the final outcome may depend on a fierce campaign effort.
In Dr. Bawumia's stronghold in the northern region, he dominates with over 70% support. However, in Central, Western, and Volta regions, Kennedy Agyapong is giving Dr. Bawumia a run for his money, with both candidates running neck and neck.
The contest in critical swing regions, such as Greater Accra, will play a pivotal role in determining the ultimate victor. Currently, Bawumia leads with 37% support in Accra, compared to Agyapong's 13%. However, with 31% of delegates still undecided, the race in Greater Accra remains wide open.
During the Super Delegates Conference, which is the first round of the NPP's primaries, Dr. Bawumia took a commanding lead with 629 votes, representing 68.15% of the votes. Kennedy Agyapong followed closely with 132 votes, constituting 14.30%.
As we approach the November primaries, both Bawumia and Agyapong face a significant test. They must secure the support of over 200,000 delegates from across the country to become the NPP's flagbearer.
The winner of the NPP primaries will then go on to face off against the opposition National Democratic Congress's John Dramani Mahama in the general election scheduled for December 2024.
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