Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has dismissed the latest election projections by Global InfoAnalytics, labeling them as biased and skewed to favor the opposition candidate, John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The poll in question, published ahead of Ghana’s December 7, 2024, general elections, forecasts Mahama winning the presidential race with 52.2% of the vote, compared to 41.4% for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on November 29, Aboagye criticized the credibility of the research firm and questioned the accuracy of its findings. He argued that the results do not align with the realities on the ground and dismissed the numbers as unrealistic.
Concerns Over Credibility
Aboagye specifically took issue with the firm’s track record, asserting that its previous polls contained inconsistencies and exaggerated outcomes. “Mussa Dankwah, the leader of Global InfoAnalytics, has a history of publishing questionable projections. For instance, in the past, he claimed that the NDC would win Oforikrom by 99%. These kinds of figures do not inspire confidence,” Aboagye remarked.
He questioned how Mahama could achieve such a significant margin of victory, arguing that the electorate’s sentiments do not support such a scenario. “If this poll is to be believed, it suggests a lead of over two million votes for Mahama. Where are these votes coming from? Such projections lack grounding in reality,” he added.
Dismissal of Findings
The Bawumia campaign remains confident in its candidate’s position as the top contender for the presidency. Aboagye emphasized that other independent polls have shown stronger support for Dr. Bawumia, contrasting sharply with Global InfoAnalytics’ findings.
He accused the research firm of bias, claiming its methodologies are designed to favor Mahama and the NDC. “These results seem crafted to generate headlines rather than reflect genuine public opinion,” Aboagye said.
A Call for Objective Polling
While expressing skepticism about the poll, Aboagye also called for objectivity in political research. “We welcome independent assessments, but they must be credible and transparent. Polling should be a tool to inform, not mislead,” he noted.
The debate surrounding this poll highlights the high stakes of the 2024 general elections, as both leading candidates seek to secure the trust and votes of Ghanaians.
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