According to a new national poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics in July 2023, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has taken a three-percentage-point lead among all voters as the preferred candidate to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 election.
The poll indicates that 36% of voters now prefer Dr. Bawumia, while 33% prefer Alan Kyeremanten and 25% prefer Kennedy Agyapong.
In April 2023, Mr. Kyerematen led Dr. Bawumia by 30% to 29%. However, among NPP voters, Dr. Bawumia now leads with approximately 50%, followed by Mr. Kyerematen with 33% and Ken Agyapong with 16% of the vote.
In the event of a runoff, the poll suggests that among NPP voters, Dr. Bawumia would lead Mr. Kyerematen by 55% to 45%.
Among all voters, Mr. Kyerematen leads Dr. Bawumia by 54% to 46%. The poll also indicates that in the event of a runoff, among NPP voters, 21% of Kennedy Agyapong supporters would back Dr. Bawumia, while 57% would support Mr. Kyerematen, and 23% would not vote.
Regarding the presidential race, the poll shows that both Dr. Bawumia and Mr. Kyerematen have lost ground to John Dramani Mahama compared to April 2023. The NDC flagbearer now leads Dr. Bawumia by 55% to 37%, while he leads Mr. Kyerematen by 54% to 39%.
Regarding the parliamentary elections in 2024, 48% of voters indicated that they intend to vote for NDC candidates, while 36% said they would vote for NPP candidates. Additionally, 3% said they would vote for candidates from other parties, while 13% were unsure.
The poll also reveals that 63% of voters believe Ghana is headed in the wrong direction, while 26% believe it is headed in the right direction, and 11% have no opinion. In terms of President Akufo-Addo’s job performance, 34% of voters approve, while 60% disapprove, and 6% have no opinion.
Regarding the standard of living in the last twelve months, 20% of respondents said it had improved, 45% said it had worsened, 29% said it had not changed, and 6% had no opinion.
On the question of whether the 1992 constitution addresses the country’s needs and challenges, only 28% agreed, while 50% disagreed, and 22% had no opinion.
Among those who disagreed, 63% said the constitution should be amended, 19% said it should not, and 18% had no opinion.
