With the 2024 elections just around the corner, Ghanaians are gearing up to exercise their voting rights in what promises to be a heated contest. Politicians from all major political parties are vigorously campaigning across the nation. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is aiming to make history by “breaking the eight,” while the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is pushing for change.
As Election Day approaches, anticipation is building, with voters eager to see which party and candidates will emerge victorious. Surprises are expected, as always, with some celebrating victory while others taste the bitter defeat. Various polls have surfaced, predicting potential outcomes, with Global Info Analytics being one of the key institutions conducting election surveys.
One of their latest polls, focused on the Western Region of Ghana, has revealed some surprising insights. The survey, conducted in constituencies including Takoradi, Effia, Kwesimintsim, Essikadu-Ketan, and Sekondi, sampled a total of 2,381 voters, with a confidence level of 95% and a margin of error of 1.92%. The results indicate that several long-serving members of parliament are facing the possibility of losing their seats in the December elections.
The poll shows that in the Takoradi Constituency, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, who has represented the area for years and currently serves as the Western Region Minister, is at serious risk of defeat. With only 13% support from a sample of 455 voters, he is trailing far behind his NDC rival, Frederick Faidoo, who leads with a staggering 61%.
In the Sekondi Constituency, however, it seems that Andrew Egyapa Mercer of the NPP is on course to retain his seat. According to the poll, he has secured 52% support out of the 452 sample size, while his NDC contender, Blay Armah Nyameke, is far behind with 24%.
In the Essikadu-Ketan Constituency, the race is closer. Charles Bissue of the NPP leads with 44%, but his NDC challenger, Grace Ayensu Danquah, is following closely with 36% of the 558 sample size.
Kwesimintsim Constituency also sees the NPP holding onto the lead. Dr. Prince Hamid Armah is predicted to retain his seat with 33% of the vote, while his closest contender, Lawyer Fiifi Buckman of the NDC, has 24% from the 558 voters interviewed.
The most striking result, however, comes from the Effia Constituency, where the NPP has traditionally held the seat. According to the poll, a major upset is on the horizon, as Abdul Nassam Majeed of the NDC is predicted to win with an overwhelming 73% of the vote, leaving NPP candidate Lawyer Isaac Boamah Nyarko with only 14%.
While these polls offer a glimpse into the potential outcomes, it is essential to remember that they are not definitive. Election Day can often bring unexpected results, and the actual votes may differ from the predictions.
In any case, these polls have set the stage for a tense and unpredictable election, with some long-standing MPs facing the very real possibility of defeat. As the election draws nearer, all eyes will be on these key constituencies to see if the predictions hold true.
Source: global info analytics
