Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic
Party (NPP), has taken an early lead in the race for the party’s 2028
flagbearer position, according to a recent poll conducted by Global
InfoAnalytics. The survey places Bawumia ahead of other contenders, but
analysts warn that the race is shaping up to be highly competitive.
The poll results show that Bawumia currently holds 48.1% of support among
NPP members. His closest rival, Kennedy Agyapong, follows with 25.1%, while Dr.
Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, has gained notable traction with
12.5%. Other candidates include Kwabena Agyei Agyepong at 7.2%, Bryan
Acheampong at 4.1%, and Francis Addai Nimo at 3.0%.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, Mussa Dankwah, Executive
Director and Head of Research at Global InfoAnalytics, cautioned that while
Bawumia maintains a lead, his numbers suggest he should not be too comfortable.
Dankwah observed that a 48.1% lead at this stage indicates that Bawumia still
has considerable work to do to secure the party’s nomination. He described the
competition as being much tighter than anticipated, with internal party
dynamics likely to shift in the coming years.
Dankwah further commented on Kennedy Agyapong’s standing, suggesting that
the lawmaker’s support has weakened compared to previous contests. He
attributed this decline to the rise of Dr. Adutwum, who appears to be gaining
influence within the party. According to Dankwah, Adutwum’s emergence in the
race has made a noticeable impact, particularly among party members who may have
otherwise supported Agyapong.
The race for the NPP flagbearer position remains an open contest, with
various factions within the party aligning themselves with different
candidates. Bawumia, despite his front-runner status, faces the challenge of
uniting the party behind him, especially as competition intensifies. His
ability to secure a decisive victory will depend on how effectively he
consolidates support over the next few years.
With less than three years until the NPP selects its next leader, these
early poll results provide insight into the current political landscape within
the party. While Bawumia remains the favorite, the growing influence of other
candidates signals that the final outcome is far from certain. As internal
campaigns begin to take shape, the political climate within the NPP is expected
to become even more competitive.
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