Bawumia Leads NPP Presidential Primaries with 47% Delegate Support
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has taken a commanding lead in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries, securing 47% support among party delegates, according to a new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics.
Damian Owusu 
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has taken a commanding lead in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries, securing 47% support among party delegates, according to a new poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics.
The poll, released on September 29, 2025, places Bawumia well ahead of his closest rival, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, who trails with 17%. Other aspirants — Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyapong — registered 3%, 1%, and 1% respectively.
Poll Breakdown
Undecided Delegates: A notable 27% of delegates remain undecided, while 4% declined to disclose their preference.
General Voter Sentiment: Among the broader electorate, Bawumia commands 57% support, with Agyapong at 29%.
Swing Regions: In Greater Accra, Central, and Western regions, Bawumia leads with 57%, compared to Agyapong’s 32%.
Runoff Scenario: In a hypothetical head-to-head contest, Bawumia would defeat Agyapong by 62% to 38%.
Dr. Bawumia has launched a two-day campaign tour of the Central Region, reinforcing his grassroots engagement ahead of the January 2026 primaries. Meanwhile, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum is intensifying his outreach to sway undecided delegates and build regional traction.
The poll has sparked debate across media platforms:
47% for Bawumia? NPP Poll Sparks Controversy – Critics question the timing and reliability of the survey.
PREMATURE: Global InfoAnalytics Poll Challenged – Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi calls the poll premature.
Touring All 276 Constituencies Will Give a True Reflection – Suggests only full national outreach can reveal true delegate sentiment.
2024 Election: Bawumia's Presence Put Him at a Deficit – Explores how Bawumia’s public image may impact broader electoral dynamics.
While Dr. Bawumia’s lead is substantial, the high percentage of undecided delegates suggests the race remains fluid. The next few months will be critical as candidates intensify their campaigns and attempt to consolidate support.
In parallel, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is witnessing its own internal contest, with Haruna Iddrisu reportedly leading the flagbearer race.
