Kennedy Agyapong Takes Lead in NPP Flagbearer Poll with 51.4% – Sanity Africa Report
A new political survey by civil society group Sanity Africa has revealed that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is currently the top choice among New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates as the party prepares for its upcoming flagbearer contest. The former Assin Central Member of Parliament is said to command 51.4% of delegate support, placing him ahead of his closest competitor, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who received 42.2%.
Also included in the poll were former Agriculture Minister Dr. Bryan Acheampong and ex-Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who garnered 3.1% and 3.0% of the vote, respectively.
The study, conducted between April and June 2025, explored the voting preferences of NPP delegates based on factors such as gender, age, religious background, and employment status.
Regional Preferences and Performance
Regionally, Kennedy Agyapong emerged as the frontrunner in 10 out of Ghana’s 16 regions, while Dr. Bawumia was favored in six. The competition appeared especially tight in the Upper East and Savannah regions. In the Ashanti Region, Dr. Adutwum posted a notable result with 9.5% of the vote, while Dr. Acheampong performed best in his native Eastern Region, where he secured 13.7%.
Gender and Religious Breakdown
When it comes to gender, the poll indicated that Dr. Bawumia had a slight edge among male delegates, earning 48.9% support compared to Agyapong’s 42.4%. However, Agyapong was the clear favorite among female voters, with 57.8% backing him, as opposed to 37.1% for Bawumia.
Religious affiliation also played a role in the results. Dr. Bawumia had stronger support among Muslim delegates, receiving 52.8%, while Kennedy Agyapong was preferred by 61.6% of Christian respondents. Among traditionalists and non-religious participants, Agyapong again led with 55.1%, outpacing Bawumia’s 40.6%.
Age and Employment Insights
Delegates aged between 40 and 55 tended to favor Bawumia slightly, with 49.7% support compared to Agyapong’s 46.3%. Older voters above 55 also leaned towards Bawumia by a larger margin. However, Kennedy Agyapong was the clear favorite among younger delegates under 40, earning a strong 63% compared to Bawumia’s 33.5%.
The study also looked at employment categories. Bawumia led among full-time workers, while Agyapong gained massive support from self-employed individuals, including traders, artisans, and market vendors. Among students and unemployed delegates, Agyapong also came out on top, showing a broad base of grassroots support.
Source: Sanity Africa