A new poll by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed a shift in political party support among the Akan ethnic group, with more Akans now identifying with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) than the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to the survey, 41% of Akans now support the NDC, while 29% back the NPP. Meanwhile, 15% of Akans identified as floating voters, 4% supported other parties, and 10% did not disclose their political affiliation.
This marks a significant change from previous polling data, which historically showed Akans as the dominant support base for the NPP. In November 2024, 64% of NPP supporters were Akans, but that figure has now dropped to 55%. Similarly, the proportion of Akans in the NDC’s support base has also declined from 41% in November 2024 to 34%.
Despite this shift, Akans still represent the majority of supporters for both the NPP and NDC. However, their overall contribution to both parties has decreased.
The poll also provided insights into the political preferences of other ethnic groups:
- Among the Ga-Adangbe, 17% support NPP, 58% back NDC, 16% are floating voters, 4% support other parties, and 5% did not disclose their affiliations.
- Among the Mole-Dagbani group, 22% support NPP, 58% NDC, 11% are floating voters, 4% back other parties, and 5% did not disclose their affiliations.
- Among Ewes, 11% support NPP, 65% NDC, 13% are floating voters, 3% support other parties, and 8% did not disclose their affiliations.
The findings, released by independent opinion research firm Global InfoAnalytics and led by pollster Mussa Dankwa, indicate a potential shift in Ghana’s political landscape after the 2024 elections.
