As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for its crucial presidential primary, a fresh wind of change is sweeping through its ranks.
The story begins with a meticulous study led by Dr. Evans Duah, a respected financial economist and lecturer, who set out to capture the pulse of over 40,000 NPP delegates across all 16 regions of Ghana. After three waves of polling and careful validation of more than 31,000 responses, the tale took a decisive turn.
The final chapter of Dr. Duah’s report revealed Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as the clear frontrunner, commanding 52.59% support from party delegates. Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, once considered a heavyweight, now trailed behind with 36.24%. The numbers, however, only tell part of the story.
Agyapong’s rise was not accidental. His campaign, marked by relentless ground-level engagement and targeted outreach in delegate-rich regions like Ashanti and Greater Accra, generated what Dr. Duah described as the “largest positive net movement” among the candidates. Delegates, weary after the party’s 2024 electoral defeat, were now seeking a leader with coalition-building skills and the ability to rejuvenate the party’s prospects.
Meanwhile, Bawumia struggled to extend his influence in the southern regions, and the emergence of Dr. Bryan Acheampong as a contender chipped away at the margins but failed to seriously threaten the top two positions.
“This isn’t just numbers; it’s a narrative of resilience,” Dr. Duah reflected. The story, he argued, is about a party at a crossroads, and a candidate whose direct approach and rapport with delegates could rewrite the NPP’s future.
As the January 31 primary approaches, the suspense builds. In this unfolding drama, success will hinge on each candidate’s ability to consolidate their support and win over the still-undecided delegates. For now, the momentum, and perhaps the future of the NPP, rests in the hands of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
