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Report by Bernard K DADZIE
A new survey has ranked NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia as the most unifying potential flagbearer of the party with 24.5 percent.
The Political Environment Assessment Survey was conducted by Prof. Smart Sarpong, a lecturer at the Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) and lead convener of Feedback Africa.
The report, which was presented at the Ghana International Press Centre in Accra, assessed delegates’ preference for potential NDC presidential candidates, constituency needs, and voter economic sentiment.
On who can best unify the party, Mr Asiedu Nketia led with 24.5 percent.
He was followed by Mr Eric Opoku with 20.4 percent, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson with 12.5 percent, Mr Haruna Iddrisu with 9.4 percent, Dr Julius Debrah with 6.1 percent, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang with 5.2 percent, and Prof. Joshua Alabi with 3.6 percent. Other candidates had 2 percent.
On suitability as flagbearer, Mr Asiedu Nketia again led with 27.6 percent, followed closely by Mr Eric Opoku with 26.4 percent and Dr Ato Forson with 26.1 percent.
Hon Haruna Iddrisu had 10.1 percent, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang 5.2 percent, Prof. Alabi 4.4 percent, and Dr Debrah 4.1 percent.
Prof. Sarpong noted that not all the names mentioned will contest, but the survey was to gauge the current sentiments among delegates.
He warned that internal discontent could affect voter turnout, saying the party must set up a committee to resolve conflicts and address grievances ahead of the primaries.
The survey also identified unemployment and poor road infrastructure as the two most urgent needs of constituents across the country.
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