{"id":69521,"date":"2025-07-07T13:51:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=69521"},"modified":"2025-07-07T13:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:51:18","slug":"ken-agyapong-leads-npp-flagbearer-race-with-broad-grassroots-support-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=69521","title":{"rendered":"Ken Agyapong leads NPP flagbearer race with broad grassroots support \u2013 Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has taken an early lead in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries race slated for January 2026, securing 51.4% of delegate support, according to a new survey by civil society organisation, Sanity Africa.<\/p>\n

The research, conducted between April and June 2025, gauged the voting intentions of delegates listed in the NPP\u2019s current voter album. Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, trails with 42.2%, while Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum recorded 3.1% and 3.0% respectively.<\/p>\n

Sanity Africa noted that this study forms the first phase of a three-part project to monitor delegate preferences leading into the NPP\u2019s presidential primaries. The remaining phases are scheduled for October 2025 and January 2026.<\/p>\n

Ken Agyapong outpaces rivals across key demographics<\/strong><\/p>\n

The survey reveals that Agyapong enjoys strong backing across several critical voter groups within the party. He is especially popular among women (57.8%), youth under 40 years (63%), students (58.9%), the unemployed (52.8%), and self-employed individuals, including traders, artisans, farmers, and market women (55.5%).<\/p>\n

Regionally, Agyapong leads in 10 of the 16 regions, with overwhelming support in the Central Region (68.1%), Western Region (59.5%), and Eastern Region (60.8%).<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Dr Bawumia maintains a narrow lead among male delegates (48.9%), older members of the party (aged 40 and above), and those in full-time employment (53.8%). He is also the preferred choice among Muslim delegates, commanding 52.8% of their support.<\/p>\n

Religion and age key determinants of delegate preferences<\/strong><\/p>\n

Religion was cited as a major influencing factor in delegate choices. While Dr Bawumia remains dominant among Muslim delegates, Ken Agyapong is the overwhelming favourite among Christian delegates, with 61.6% support. Interestingly, he also leads among delegates who identify as atheists or traditionalists, with 55.1%.<\/p>\n

The findings also pointed to a generational divide in candidate preference. Dr Bawumia attracts more support from older delegates, while Agyapong dominates among younger members and those outside the formal employment sector.<\/p>\n

Tight races in swing regions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr Bawumia holds a lead in six regions, including the Northern (50.8%), North East (51.6%), and Upper West (61.5%) regions. However, the report suggests that Agyapong\u2019s broader appeal and grassroots traction give him a significant advantage at this stage of the race.<\/p>\n

In regions such as Savannah and Upper East, the contest remains extremely close, with no clear frontrunner.<\/p>\n

Survey cautions on shifting dynamics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sanity Africa emphasised that while these initial findings offer a critical snapshot of current trends, delegate sentiments may evolve as the campaigns progress and the party updates its voter album.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe report offers a crucial starting point for tracking movements and understanding what drives delegate behaviour,\u201d the group noted.<\/p>\n

It added that future survey phases would incorporate additional delegate groups, including former appointees and ex-party executives, whose inclusion could significantly alter the race\u2019s trajectory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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