Ghanaians would be choosing between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and John Dramani Mahama on December 7, 2024.
Vice President and NPP’s Presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emerged as the preferred candidate for Ghanaians in a latest poll conducted by Prof. Smart Sarpong, Director of Research and Innovation at Kumasi Technical University, Ghana.
The polls revealed that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (NPP) leads as the preferred Presidential Candidate with 38.9% support from participants.
National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer Mr John Dramani Mahama ranked second with 36.1% support, while other candidates received 3.6% support.
Meanwhile, 21.4% of participants remain undecided.
Bawumia was exceptionally popular in the North East and Ashanti Regions, where over 1,300 and 6,000 participants, respectively, expressed tremendous support for his candidature.
He also leads John Mahama in the Ahafo, Bono, Central, Eastern, Western, North East and Western North Regions.
The survey highlights Dr. Bawumia’s popularity among voters and his chances in the upcoming elections.
Participants prioritized competence, track record, and party affiliation in deciding which candidates they preferred.
They also identified unemployment, inflation, poor roads, water and power crises, and illegal mining as critical challenges that would influence their decisions.
This demonstrates that electorates anticipate campaigns centred around these relevant issues.
The survey was conducted to provide a baseline assessment for the upcoming 2024 general election.
The survey gathered data on voter preferences, candidate popularity, regional dynamics, critical issues, and key deciding factors influencing voter decisions from 59,547 eligible voters.
The polls aimed to provide valuable insights for political stakeholders, guide strategic campaigning efforts, and contribute to a more informed and data-driven political discourse in Ghana.
