As Ghana navigates its complex political landscape, a stark divide exists among voters, with some sounding alarm bells about the country’s trajectory, while others remain hopeful about its future prospects.
The stark contrast in opinions about Ghana’s trajectory can be attributed to personal economic experiences, where those who have prospered tend to be optimistic, whereas those facing financial hardships tend to be more pessimistic.
Additionally, political allegiances play a significant role, as supporters of the ruling party generally view the country’s direction favorably, whereas those aligned with opposition parties tend to be more disapproving.
Accordingly, a special poll conducted in Asutifi South, Asunafo South, Tano South, and Tano North in the Ahafo Region shows that 27% of voters believe Ghana is headed in the wrong direction, 21% believe it is headed in the right direction, and 52% did not have an opinion.
According to polls by Global InfoAnalytics, 17% of voters say their living standard has worsened compared to a year ago, while 20% say it has improved, 41% say it remains unchanged, and 22% did not have an opinion.
“52% of voters disapprove of the job performance of the president while 34% approve and 14% did not have an opinion”.
“On the question of who is the best-ever head of State, Kwame Nkrumah leads with 41%, John Mahama and JA Kufuor are tied on 34%, Nana Addo, 28%, Jerry Rawlings and Atta Mills also tied on 25%, Edward Akufo Addo, 6% and Dr. Hilla Liman on 2%”.
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The polls further revealed that, in the 2024 presidential election, John Dramani Mahama holds a 16-point lead over Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, with 57% to 41%, while Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen and Nana Kwame Bediako trail behind with 1% each.
Parliamentary Election Nuances
Furthermore, the polls indicated that the parliamentary election in Asunafo South is intensifying into a closely contested race, with incumbent Hon. Eric Opoku’s lead under threat from NPP’s Frank Aduse Poku.
As it stands, Aduse Poku has nudged ahead with 39% of the vote, just 2 percentage points clear of Opoku’s 37%, as revealed by the polls.
As such, Global InfoAnalytics noted that the outcome ultimately hinges on the undecided 17% of voters, since 5% have already opted for other candidates, leaving the race too close to call.
“Also, in Asutifi South, another incumbent NDC MP Hon Collins Dauda is again engaged in a fierce battle to retain his seat as he trails Owusu Brempon of NPP 44% to 38% with 18% of voters yet to decide”.
“In Tano North, Pius Opoku of NDC leads Dr. Gideon Boako, an advisor to the vice president and NPP candidate by a huge margin. Pius Opoku, 75%, Gideon Boako, 22%, 1% will vote for others and 1% are undecided”.
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According to the polls, in Tano South, incumbent MP Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere faces a significant threat to his seat, as NDC candidate Charles Asiedu has taken a commanding lead with 65% of the vote.
Meanwhile, the incumbent, Yeboah Sekyere, trails behind with 34%, while a small margin of 1% remains either undecided or intends to vote for other candidates.
According to Global InfoAnalytics, a significant proportion of voters in these constituencies may still be swayed, with 11% indicating they are open to changing their voting intentions, while 44% have firmly made up their minds and are unlikely to switch.
Moreover, a significant 45% of voters claim neutrality, indicating a substantial proportion of the electorate remains undecided and is still open to persuasion, leaving room for a potential shift in voting intentions.
Briefly, the differing opinions among Ghanaian voters reflect the complex interplay of various factors.
As such, political parties must understand these factors to effectively address the concerns of all citizens and enhance their electoral prospects come December 7th, 2024.
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