New Poll Reveals Stark Contrast in Mahama’s Approval Ratings Between Upper West and Volta Region

A recent analysis by Global Info Analytics has shed light on the varying levels of public approval for President John Dramani Mahama and Members of Parliament across two key regions: the Upper West and the Volta Region. The data, released in a comparative infographic, highlights a mixed bag of performance metrics, showing strong presidential favorability in the Upper West, while highlighting vulnerabilities for certain MPs in both regions.

According to the Upper West Region data, the President enjoys significant goodwill. In the Nabdam constituency, President Mahama boasts an impressive 84% net approval rating, far outstripping the local MP’s approval rating of 20%. Similarly, in Nandom, the President holds a 65% approval rating, while the MP struggles with a negative net approval of -22%. The Lambussie constituency shows a closer race in popularity, with the President at 62% and the MP at 60%. Political analyst Mussa Dankwah summarized the situation, stating, “All is well for Mahama in Upper West but Nabdam MP on the rope.”

The narrative shifts slightly when looking at the Volta Region, a traditional stronghold. While the President maintains high approval ratings—peaking at 93% in Akatsi North and 73% in Afadjato South—the approval ratings for the MPs are notably lower in specific areas. In the Ketu constituency, for instance, the MP records a low approval rating of 16%, contrasting sharply with the President’s 64%. In Ho Central, the MP has a 50% approval rating against the President’s 31%.

However, the data also reveals constituencies where MPs are outperforming the President in local popularity. In North Tongu, the MP leads with a 76% approval rating compared to the President’s 68%. Similarly, in Akatsi North, the MP holds a respectable 57% approval, though still trailing the President’s dominant 93%.

The analysis suggests that while the President remains the dominant political figure in these regions, the “coattail effect” may not be guaranteed for all legislative candidates. Dankwah noted that the Volta Region provides “assurance to the president and the MPs with no flashing lights,” implying a steady, albeit varied, landscape of support.

As the political season heats up, these numbers will serve as a critical barometer for incumbents and challengers alike, highlighting the importance of local performance versus national popularity.