Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has emerged as the frontrunner in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) race to become the party’s 2028 presidential flagbearer, according to a recent poll by Pan-African civil society organisation Sanity Africa. The survey projects Mr. Agyapong commanding 52 % support among NPP delegates, significantly ahead of his closest rival, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who stands at 40 % backing.
The Sanity Africa research, conducted between December 2025 and January 2026, shows a notable division of support across age, gender, employment status, and religious lines among delegates. Young delegates under 40 represent one of Agyapong’s strongest bases, with 63 % of respondents in this group favouring him, compared to around 33.5 % for Dr. Bawumia.
Gender also plays a role: female delegates reportedly favour Agyapong more strongly, while Dr. Bawumia maintains an edge among male delegates. In terms of employment, Agyapong enjoys solid backing from the self-employed, students, and unemployed delegates, while Dr. Bawumia retains stronger support among full-time employed delegates.
The poll also illustrates religious influences on delegate choice, with Christian delegates predominantly backing Agyapong and Muslim delegates leaning toward Dr. Bawumia. The diverging support patterns suggest that delegate preferences are shaped by both demographic and socio-economic factors, reflecting varied expectations within the party ranks.
Other candidates in the field, including Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Engineer Kwabena Agyapong, attract marginal support, collectively accounting for the remaining share of delegate preferences.
The NPP’s presidential primaries are scheduled for January 31, 2026, and the results of this Sanity Africa poll offer a snapshot of delegate sentiment as the contest enters its final days. Pollsters note that while the data reflects current preferences, delegate decisions can still evolve as campaigns intensify and delegates cast their ballots.
Agyapong’s leading position underscores his rising influence within the party, particularly among younger delegates and grassroots networks, suggesting that his campaign message resonates with those voting blocs. Conversely, Dr. Bawumia’s strength among older and employed delegates reflects a more traditional support base within the party.
As the NPP delegates prepare to vote, internal debates and endorsements will likely shape final outcomes in the days leading up to the primary. Agyapong’s current lead, captured by the Sanity Africa poll, sets the stage for a highly competitive internal election that could significantly influence the party’s strategy for the 2028 general elections.
