Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini has said that it is too early for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be talking about flagbearer race following the Global Info Analytics polls.
He says the focus of the NDC at the moment is to ensure that the Mahama administration delivers on its core manadte.
“For us in the NDC we think it is too early, we are focused on delivering President Mahama’s agenda and reseting this country. We are here to deliver to reset of the country. Our focus should not be distracted by anything than delivering on our mandate,” he said on the KeyPoints on TV3 Saturday October 5.
Prior to his comment, the Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah had explained why the recent polls on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential race were limited to only key personalities, Haruna Iddrisu, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Julius Debrah and Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
He explained that these four personalities were the ones who scored 10 per cent in their tracking polls, hence the focus of the survey on them
Speaking on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, October 5, he said “You and I have an opinion, and that opinion in the NDC, these guys are potential candidates. What we have done is to pick the four names that score 10 per cent in our tracking polls, Asiedu Nketia, Julius Debrah, Haruna Iddrisu and Ato Forson.”
Earlier this week, the Global Info Analytics said that in the race to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu leading the pack with 30%, followed by the National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia 24%.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has 18% while Chief of Staff Julius Debrah holds 10%. Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa has 8% while Agric Minister Eric Opoku has 2%, Joshua Alabi 2%, Armah Kofi-Buah 2%, Kwame Awuah-Darko 2%, Spio Garbrah 1% and Okoe Vanderpuye 0%.
However, in a three-horse race without Ato Forson, the poll shows Haruna Iddrisu on 45%, Asiedu Nketia, 37% and Julius Debrah, 18%. Among NDC voters, Haruna Iddrisu is on 47%, Asiedu Nketia, 39% and Julius 14% and in the swing regions, Haruna 48%, Asiedu Nketia, 37% and Julius Debrah, 15%.
“But in a three-horse race without Haruna Iddrisu, the race is virtually tied between Asiedu Nketia and Forson. Asiedu Nketia 40%, Ato Forson 38% and Julius Debrah 22%. %. Among NDC voters, the race is nearly tied with Asiedu Nketia, 42%, Ato Forson 41% and Julius 17%. In the swing regions, Ato Forson leads with 47%, Asiedu Nketia, 38% and Julius Debrah, 15%,” it said.
In the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the latest poll by Global Info Analytics said Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has taken a commanding lead in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries, securing 47 per cent of delegate support.
The results, published on the organisation’s official social media platforms on Monday, September 29, position him as the clear front-runner in the party’s internal contest.
The poll, however, also revealed a significant share of delegates remain undecided, raising questions about how the race may shift in the coming weeks.
While Dr Bawumia continues to enjoy the confidence of nearly half of the delegates surveyed, the findings suggest there is room for movement in the contest as aspirants intensify their campaigns.
Businessman and former Assin Central legislator Kennedy Agyapong emerged as the Vice President’s closest challenger, but the data indicates he has not been able to fully capitalise on Dr Bawumia’s dip in support.
Analysts argue that unless Mr Agyapong can convert undecided delegates to his side, Dr Bawumia’s lead will remain difficult to overturn.
Global Info Analytics stated that the figures highlight both the former Vice President’s dominance and the fluidity of the primaries as delegates weigh their options.
With the NPP’s flagbearership contest expected to shape the party’s strategy for the 2028 general election, observers say the eventual outcome will be crucial in determining the strength of the governing party heading into the national polls.
