Politics of Monday, 12 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comExecutive Director of the Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has predicted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is more likely to elect an Akan candidate as its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. Haruna, Ablakwa in serious 'fight' over NDC 2028 running mate slot – Adom-Otchere allegesHe stated that whoever leads the NDC into the 2028 elections will likely be the candidate who can appeal across multiple ethnic groups, not just their own. Haruna Iddrisu leads decisively among Mole-Dagbani voters, as 51% of that demographic's vote consolidates in his favor. “Among the Ewes, 67% of their votes accrue to Akan candidates, while Haruna secures 16% and Ablakwa, 15%,” Dankwah added. “This analysis makes it more likely that NDC will elect an Akan to lead them into 2028.

Source: GhanaWeb January 12, 2026 10:50 UTC