Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the former Vice President
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is currently leading the race to become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) next presidential candidate, according to a new nationwide opinion poll released by the Center for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA).
The poll, conducted between December 16, 2025, and January 9, 2026, places Dr Bawumia at the top with 42% of stated voting intentions among NPP delegates, ahead of former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, who secured 34% support.
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The survey covered 2,792 potential party delegates across 55 constituencies in all 16 regions of the country, making it one of the most extensive delegate-based studies conducted so far ahead of the party’s upcoming presidential primaries.
“Key findings from the poll indicate that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia currently leads with 42% of stated voting intentions, followed by Hon Kennedy Ohene Agyapong with 34%,” CenPOA stated.
Support for other aspirants stood at 7%, while a significant 17% of delegates said they were undecided, highlighting what the research body described as a highly competitive and fluid contest.
The poll further revealed that 28% of delegates remain open to changing their voting preference, suggesting that campaign momentum, persuasion, and strategic alliances will play a decisive role as the primaries draw closer.
Delegates surveyed identified marketability and perceived national electability as the most important factors influencing their choice, accounting for 34% of responses. This was followed by political experience (29%), ability to create jobs (19%), and grassroots connection (14%).
According to CenPOA, the findings suggest that delegates are adopting a pragmatic approach, placing greater emphasis on national electoral competitiveness rather than internal party seniority.
Regionally, the poll revealed varying strengths and vulnerabilities for the leading contenders, with several delegate-heavy regions emerging as critical swing battlegrounds.
The large undecided bloc and high voter fluidity, the report said, keep the possibility of a closely contested primary, and even a runoff, firmly on the table.
CenPOA stressed that the study is not intended to predict the final outcome of the NPP presidential primaries but rather to provide data-driven insight into current trends and competitive dynamics within the party.
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“This study is intended to provide empirical insight into prevailing trends, vote stability, and competitive dynamics within the NPP’s expanded delegate system,” the organisation said.
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