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Election 2024 : Mahama leads Bawumia 51.1% in latest Global InfoAnalytics poll
Accra, Ghana - A final field poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics shows opposition leader John Dramani Mahama (NDC) leading Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (NPP) 51.1% to 37.3%. Independent candidates Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten and Nana Kwame Bediako trail with 4.1% and 6.2%, respectively.
Mahama holds a significant advantage among floating voters (54% to 23%) and those who refused to disclose party affiliations (46% to 28%).
He also leads among first-time voters (46% to 38%) and Muslim voters, where Bawumia's support dropped by nearly 4%.
The poll highlights voter apathy as a challenge for the NPP, with 16% of potential non-voters identified as NPP supporters.
The economy, jobs, and education top voters' concerns were top voter concerns.
Regional Breakdown:
- Mahama leads in 12 regions, including Greater Accra, Central, and Western.
- Bawumia leads in Ashanti, Eastern, Ahafo, and North East regions.
Independent candidates Nana Kwame Bediako and Alan Kyeremanten gain traction in Eastern and Ashanti regions.
Economic Concerns:
- 70% of respondents cite the economy as their primary issue.
- 62% believe Ghana is heading in the wrong direction.
Meanwhile, President Nana Akufo-Addo's job performance approval stands at 36%, with 59% disapproving.
Most Ghanaian voters are unhappy with the country's current direction, with a whopping 62% thinking things are headed downhill.
This sentiment is especially strong among supporters of the National Democratic Congress (88%), floating voters (74%), and backers of other parties (76%).
On the flip side, nearly two-thirds of New Patriotic Party supporters (64%) believe Ghana is on the right track.
It's interesting to note that this isn't the first time we've seen these numbers pop up.
A previous poll showed similar dissatisfaction, with 73% of voters expressing concerns about the country's direction.
This widespread discontent could have significant implications for the upcoming elections.
Breakdown of Voter Sentiment:
- _National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters:_ 88% dissatisfied
- _Floating voters:_ 74% dissatisfied
- _Supporters of other parties:_ 76% dissatisfied
- _New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters:_ 64% satisfied.
These numbers paint a clear picture: many Ghanaians are unhappy with the status quo, and this could impact voting decisions in December.
Source : Lead News Online
