Omanghana
A study conducted by lecturers from the University of Ghana has found that 74.2% of surveyed New Patriotic Party stakeholders expect former Subin Member of Parliament Eugene Boakye Antwi to win the party’s upcoming National General Secretary election.
The research, led by University of Ghana political science lecturer Dr. Chris Atadika, examined the perceptions, preferences and expectations of 889 party stakeholders ahead of the internal election scheduled for October 3, 2026.
According to the findings, 657 respondents, representing 74.2%, identified Boakye Antwi as the candidate they expected to win the contest.
Incumbent General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua was selected by 223 respondents, representing 25.1%, while six participants, or 0.7%, tipped Sylvester Tetteh to win.
Boakye Antwi also led when respondents were asked to name their preferred candidate. The study showed that 76.6% selected the former Subin MP, compared with 23.1% for Frimpong Kodua.
On the party’s prospects in the 2028 general election, 60.1% of respondents said they believed Boakye Antwi was best positioned to help the NPP return to power.
The former lawmaker also recorded the highest level of unaided name recognition. About 82.7% of respondents independently mentioned him when asked to identify candidates in the race, while 13% named the incumbent.
The study further examined the qualities party stakeholders want in the next General Secretary. Respondents placed considerable importance on bold leadership, decisive action and strong communication skills.
They also expressed a preference for a grassroots-oriented leader capable of restoring party discipline, uniting competing interests and placing the collective welfare of the NPP above personal considerations.
The researchers cautioned that the results represent only the views of the 889 stakeholders surveyed during the data-collection period.
They stressed that the findings should not be treated as a definitive forecast of the October 3 election, as the eventual outcome will be determined by accredited delegates who participate in the vote.
Source: Omanghana
