Global InfoAnalytics: Bawumia opens clear lead ahead of January 31 flagbearer race

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has opened a commanding lead in the race to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections, according to the latest National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics.

The poll, conducted between December 1 and December 21, 2025, shows Dr Bawumia leading with 56 per cent support among all voters, far ahead of former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, who trails with 28 per cent. Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei-Adutwum are tied at 6 per cent each, while Kwabena Agyapong polls 4 per cent.

Support for Dr Bawumia is even more pronounced within the NPP’s core base. Among NPP voters, 72 per cent back the former Vice President, reinforcing his dominance ahead of the party’s January 31 leadership poll. Kennedy Agyapong follows with 19 per cent, while Dr Bryan Acheampong records 4 per cent, Dr Osei-Adutwum 3 per cent, and Kwabena Agyapong 1 per cent.

The findings indicate the race tilting in Dr Bawumia’s favour, with his closest challengers trailing by wide margins in voter preference. The data also points to a fragmented opposition within the party, which could further entrench his advantage as the race enters its decisive phase.

The National Tracking Poll was conducted across all 16 regions, using a combination of web-based, telephone and face-to-face interviews, and carries a 99 per cent confidence level with a margin of error of ±1.1 per cent.

With just weeks to go to the January 31 polls, the survey places Dr Bawumia firmly in pole position.