NPP Presidential Primaries 2025: Kennedy Agyapong Leads in Latest Academic Research Polls
Explore the latest Academic Research Polls for the NPP Presidential Primaries 2025. Kennedy Agyapong leads with strong margins against Mahamudu Bawumia, according to national projections. Detailed breakdown and implications for Ghana's political future.
A recent Academic Research Poll conducted ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Primaries in Ghana shows Kennedy Ohene Agyapong leading the race with a significant margin in both best-case and worst-case scenarios.
Released by GBC News, the poll presents national-level projections, revealing clear voter preferences among the five candidates vying to lead the NPP into the 2024 general elections.
🔍 Key Highlights from the Poll
| Candidate | Worst-Case Votes | Worst-Case Share | Best-Case Votes | Best-Case Share |
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| Kennedy Agyapong | 90,369 | 44.11% | 110,226 | 53.80% |
| Mahamudu Bawumia | 80,956 | 39.51% | 65,996 | 32.21% |
| Bryan Acheampong | 12,874 | 6.28% | 16,943 | 8.27% |
| Yaw Osei Adutwum | 6,549 | 3.19% | 8,996 | 4.39% |
| Kwabena Agyapong | 1,758 | 0.86% | 2,732 | 1.33% |
Total Votes Range: 192,506 (94%) to 204,893 (100%)
📊 Analysis: Kennedy vs. Bawumia
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Kennedy Agyapong appears to have built a broad support base, polling between 44.11% and 53.80%.
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Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, once considered a favorite, surprisingly trails behind in both scenarios.
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The data suggests that Kennedy could potentially win the primaries outright in the first round if current trends continue.
🧠 What This Means for the NPP
This poll could signal a major shift in the party’s power structure. Bawumia, long seen as the establishment candidate, now faces a real threat from Kennedy Agyapong, who has appealed to grassroots supporters with a more independent voice.
If these trends hold, the NPP could be heading into a competitive and transformative leadership contest, shaping not only the party’s future but also influencing the 2024 general elections in Ghana.
📢 Final Thoughts
While polls are not definitive, the momentum seems to favor Kennedy Agyapong. As the primaries approach, the political landscape within the NPP is clearly shifting. Whether this will translate into actual votes on election day remains to be seen.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as Ghana’s political narrative unfolds.
