Omanghana
Richard Afasi has emerged as the leading contender among delegates who disclosed their voting preferences in a survey on the National Democratic Congress’ Suhum constituency chairmanship contest.
The Credence Analytics survey, published on October 17, 2026, assessed 1,516 delegates ahead of the constituency executive election. Of that number, 993 named their preferred candidate, while 523 declined to reveal their choice.
Afasi secured the backing of 528 delegates, representing 53.2% of disclosed preferences and 34.8% of the total surveyed. Quashigah followed with 406 delegates, accounting for 40.9% of declared choices and 26.8% of all respondents.
The figures put Afasi ahead of Quashigah by 122 delegates, a margin of 12.3 percentage points among those who stated their preference.
Antoinette placed third with support from 51 delegates, equivalent to 5.1% of disclosed preferences and 3.4% of the overall survey population. Moro received the backing of eight delegates, representing 0.8% of declared choices and 0.5% of all respondents.
Despite Afasi’s advantage, the findings leave considerable uncertainty over the final outcome. Delegates who withheld their preferences constituted 34.5% of those surveyed, a group large enough to alter the standings significantly.
Their refusal to disclose a choice does not necessarily mean they are undecided, but it limits how confidently the declared preferences can predict the election result.
Afasi, a former Suhum constituency Director of Elections, has centered his campaign on stronger grassroots engagement and changes to party organization at the branch level. His campaign has linked those proposals to the NDC’s ambition of reclaiming the parliamentary seat from the New Patriotic Party.
The survey places him in a favorable position among respondents who openly expressed support, although the substantial number of undisclosed preferences means the contest remains open.
Source: Omanghana
