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Recent survey results indicate a competitive political scene in Ghana, ahead of the 2024 elections, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leading in voter popularity.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), with 34.5% of the vote, behind the NDC, which has 38.8% of the total, according to a survey conducted by political analyst Professor Smart Sarpong.
A total of 59,547 subsamples were chosen from the whole set of 275 subsamples in the baseline report on 275 constituencies by political analyst Prof. Smart Sarpong. Each subsample represented a proportionate part of the overall contribution to the voter population as per the 2020 voter registration.
The poll, which was conducted in April 2024 and included all 16 regions of the nation, shows that a sizeable fraction of voters—23.1%—are still unsure of their decision, which might play a major role in the outcome. Together, smaller parties have a meager 3.6% of the vote.
As for favored presidential candidates, the survey results show a distinct trend. With 38.9% of the vote, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP leads the NDC’s John Dramani Mahama, who has 36.1% of the vote.
As for favored presidential candidates, the survey results show a distinct trend. With 38.9% of the vote, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP leads the NDC’s John Dramani Mahama, who has 36.1% of the vote.
Voters who are undecided make up 21.4% of the electorate, while all other candidates together make up 3.6%.
The primary elements influencing voter decisions were also investigated in the poll. As indicated by 50.3% of respondents, competence is the most important factor. For 22.5% of voters, presidential candidates’ past performance is important, whereas party affiliation only counts to 19.1% of voters. Remarkably, 3.7% of participants acknowledged that receiving money could influence their decision to vote.
According to the research, among voters, unemployment has been highlighted as the most serious issue, with 21.1% citing it as their top concern. Improvements in the economy rank highly on the agenda as well; a total of 33.7% of respondents mentioned different economic concerns.
There are serious issues with poor infrastructure, including power, water, and roads. Illegal mining, LGBTQ rights, corruption, and inadequate sanitation are additional pressing concerns.
Read portion of the survey below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
