A runoff in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary might be triggered by Dr Bryan Acheampong if the election were to take place today, according to a recent poll conducted by the Independent Media Caucus for Development (IMCD).
Nana Abeiku Baiden, the convener of the Independent Media Caucus for Development (IMCD), presented the report, which stated that 34,736 delegates represented all 16 regions of the nation.
The group says the results show that the race is hotly contested and that none of the front-runners are likely to obtain the 50% majority needed to win the first round.
“Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President, leads with support from 10,901 delegates (31%); Dr Bryan Acheampong, former Minister for Food and Agriculture, follows with 8,091 delegates (23%). Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong secured 5,569 votes (16%). Former General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyapong was backed by 390 delegates (1.1%),” the survey stated.
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum received 128 votes, or 0.3% of the total. Delegates who are still unsure include 9,657 people, or 28% of the sample as a whole.
According to the IMCD, unless there is a significant change, a second round vote is expected due to the sizeable bloc of undecided voters and the comparatively even distribution of support among the leading candidates.
Source: newsthemegh.com