According to a recent online poll conducted by Global Analytics Info in preparation for the 2024 general elections, it has been revealed that a significant number of Ghanaians have placed their trust in John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address Ghana’s struggling economy.
The poll, which took place on February 5, also provided insights into the level of confidence Ghanaians have in Mahama’s ability to deliver. On the other hand, supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appear to be divided between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten.
When voters were asked about the individual they believe can effectively tackle the country’s biggest challenge, the economy, 54% expressed their faith in John Dramani Mahama. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia received 26% of the votes, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen received 8%, and 12% chose someone else.
Among NPP voters, 64% placed their trust in DMB, 18% in JDM, 9% in AKK, and 8% in someone else. For those who identified themselves as NDC supporters, a staggering 93% expressed their trust in JDM, 4% in DMB, 1% in AKK, and 2% in someone else. However, among the crucial floating voters, 50% placed their trust in JDM, 19% in DMB, 11% in AKK, and 21% in someone else.
Here’s the full report Global Info Analytics shared:
The 2024 elections will be fought on trust as the Director of Communication of NPP has always alluded to and I agree with him. The campaign messages and promises will come thick and fast as the elections approach but the question will who the voters trust on the key issues which the campaign promises will revolve around?
Now let’s dive into the December 2023 polls which sampled more than 6,200 voters from 82% constituencies with a margin o error of 1.62%. When voters were asked who they trust to fix the biggest challenge facing the country today, the Economy, 54% said John Dramani Mahama, 26% said
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, 8% said Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen and 12% said someone else. Among NPP voters, 64% trusted DMB, 18% trust JDM, 9% trust AKK and 8% trust someone else.
For those who identified themselves as NDC, 93% trust JDM, 4% trust DMB, 1% trust AKK and 2% trust someone else. However, among crucial voting bloc, the floating voters, 50% trust JDM, 19% trust DMB, 11% trust AKK and 21% trust someone else. Among supporters of other smaller parties, 38% trust AKK, 13% trust JDM, 8% trust DMB and 40% trust someone else.
However, among voters who declined to disclose their party affiliation, 34% trust JDM, 19% trust DMB, 14% trust AKK and 33% trust someone else.
The data, again shows that while NDC voters are resolute and fully trust their candidate, NPP voters are split along three candidates, DMB, JDM and AKK. Also Floating voters trust JDM by a margin of 31%, while JDM is also trusted by voters who decline to disclose their party affiliation by a margin of 15%. However, AKK is trusted by voters who support other smaller parties by a margin of 25%.
