Pollster and researcher, Prof. Smart Sarpong, says the New Patriotic Party’s ongoing flagbearer race is emerging as a tight two-horse contest between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, based on recent research findings.
Speaking on Asempa FM, Prof. Sarpong disclosed that data from his research shows Dr. Bawumia leading in 13 regions, while Kennedy Agyapong is ahead in three regions, a development he says makes the contest highly competitive and closely watched.
“Our research shows that Dr. Bawumia is leading in 13 regions, while Kennedy Agyapong is leading in three regions. This is why we describe it as a hot two-man race,” he stated.
Addressing criticisms about the use of samples in the research, Prof. Sarpong defended the credibility of the findings, insisting that sampling does not invalidate scientific research.
“They were samples used, but that does not mean the results are false,” he explained. “If you cook a pot of soup, you don’t drink everything before you know whether it tastes good. A spoonful gives you a fair idea, so people should not belittle the findings we have presented.”
He outlined the overall ranking from the research, placing Dr. Bawumia in the lead, followed by Kennedy Agyapong, then Bryan Acheampong, Osei Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyei Agyapong.
“The findings show Dr. Bawumia leading, Kennedy Agyapong following closely, then Bryan Acheampong, Osei Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyei Agyapong,” he said.
Prof. Sarpong advised the aspirants to treat the research outcomes as strategic feedback rather than criticism.
“If there is anything these contestants should do, it is to take these outcomes seriously and work around them to turn things in their favour,” he noted.
He revealed that Kennedy Agyapong has strong electoral potential in specific regions, particularly the Upper East, Western North, and Greater Accra, though he declined to provide detailed figures.
“Ken Agyapong has a lot of ground in places like Upper East, Western North, and Greater Accra,” he said. “I won’t go into details because this was consultancy work for a client and not meant for public disclosure.”
According to him, while Kennedy Agyapong commands support in other regions such as Central, North East, Ashanti, and parts of the Northern belt, his strongest bases remain the Upper East, Western North, and Greater Accra regions.
“I will not be surprised if, after the election, Kennedy Agyapong wins in the Upper East, Western North, and Greater Accra,” Prof. Sarpong added.
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