The political landscape within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is heating up as a new survey reveals a surprising frontrunner in the race to lead the party into the 2028 elections. Apexnewsgh reports
Firebrand politician and former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has taken a commanding lead with 51.4% support among party delegates, according to preliminary findings by civil society group Sanity Africa.
The survey, conducted between April and June 2025, paints a vivid picture of early delegate sentiments ahead of the NPP’s presidential primaries. Trailing behind Agyapong is former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 42.2% backing. The other hopefuls—Dr. Bryan Acheampong and Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, lag significantly, polling at 3.1% and 3.0% respectively.
What makes Agyapong’s lead remarkable is his sweeping support across key demographics. The outspoken MP dominates among women (57.8%), youth under 40 (63%), students (58.9%), and the self-employed, traders, artisans, and farmers (55.5%). His fiery rhetoric and populist appeal seem to resonate deeply with the party’s grassroots base.
Regionally, Agyapong holds strong leads in 10 out of 16 regions, including decisive margins in Central (68.1%), Western (59.5%), and Eastern (60.8%), traditional NPP strongholds.
Bawumia, however, isn’t without his own strongholds. He edges out Agyapong among male delegates (48.9%) and maintains solid backing from older party members, full-time employees (53.8%), and Muslim delegates (52.8%). His strongholds lie in the Upper West (61.5%), Northern (50.8%), and North East (51.6%) regions, where his technocratic profile and religious affiliation play well.
The survey highlights a clear religious split: 61.6% of Christian delegates prefer Agyapong, while Bawumia leads among Muslim voters. Interestingly, Agyapong also wins over non-religious and traditionalist delegates (55.1%), suggesting his appeal transcends faith lines.
Age is another key factor. While Bawumia leads among delegates aged 40 and above, Agyapong’s dominance among the youth signals a generational shift in the party’s dynamics.
In swing regions like Savannah and Upper East, the race remains too close to call. But with Agyapong’s broader regional reach, he currently holds the upper hand.
Sanity Africa warns that these numbers are just a snapshot, delegate sentiments could shift as campaigns intensify. The next phases of the survey, set for October 2025 and January 2026, will include new voter categories like former appointees and past executives, potentially reshaping the race.
“This is just the beginning,” the group noted. “As the field evolves, so will alliances—and they could redefine the NPP’s road to 2028.”
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
