A recent political survey has revealed that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is leading the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential race in the Assin Central Constituency, outpacing his key contender, Kennedy Agyapong, in what is considered the latter’s political stronghold as reported by Ghana Web.
The research, conducted by Global Info Analytics and led by Musah Dankwa, highlights a significant change in support within the Central Region as the NPP prepares for the 2028 presidential primaries.
Despite Kennedy Agyapong representing Assin Central in Parliament for over two decades, the survey indicates that Bawumia enjoys 68.5% backing from party members in the area, compared to Agyapong’s 30.1%.
Beyond Assin Central, Bawumia is also reportedly leading in several strategic constituencies in the Central Region, including Mfantseman, Ekumfi, Upper Denkyira West, Cape Coast North, Agona East, and Agona West.
These findings signal growing grassroots support for the former vice president in the region traditionally considered Agyapong’s political base.
Across the broader Central Region, Bawumia maintains a slim lead with 48% support, while Agyapong garners 40%. The remaining percentage is either undecided or supports other candidates.
The survey results suggest a potential challenge for Kennedy Agyapong, whose influence in his home region appears to be diminishing ahead of the NPP’s presidential election scheduled for January 2026.
On the other hand, Bawumia’s expanding support base positions him as a strong front-runner in the race to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.