Politics of Friday, 23 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is currently leading the race to become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) next presidential candidate, according to a new nationwide opinion poll released by the Center for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA). The poll, conducted between December 16, 2025, and January 9, 2026, places Dr Bawumia at the top with 42% of stated voting intentions among NPP delegates, ahead of former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, who secured 34% support. “Key findings from the poll indicate that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia currently leads with 42% of stated voting intentions, followed by Hon Kennedy Ohene Agyapong with 34%,” CenPOA stated. Regionally, the poll revealed varying strengths and vulnerabilities for the leading contenders, with several delegate-heavy regions emerging as critical swing battlegrounds. CenPOA stressed that the study is not intended to predict the final outcome of the NPP presidential primaries but rather to provide data-driven insight into current trends and competitive dynamics within the party.

Source: GhanaWeb January 23, 2026 12:17 UTC