A new poll by the research group Academics and Professionals has revealed that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is consolidating his commanding lead among delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 2026.
Presenting the findings at a press conference at the British Council in Accra, lead researcher Dr. Evans Duah said the results mark a decisive shift in delegate sentiment across all 16 regions.
The nationwide new poll, conducted between September 22 and October 5, 2025, sampled 26,150 delegates and achieved a strong 76 percent response rate.
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According to Dr. Duah, the latest data shows that Agyapong now commands between 44.11 percent (worst-case) and 53.80 percent (best-case) of delegate support — a net gain of nearly 10 percentage points since August. This puts him within striking distance of securing an outright first-round victory.
“Kennedy Agyapong has not only retained his lead but expanded it significantly, reflecting strong grassroots enthusiasm and sustained campaign visibility,” Dr. Duah explained.
The survey shows Agyapong’s dominance in the southern regions — notably Central, Greater Accra, Ashanti, Ahafo, Bono, Volta, and Western — leading in 9 of 16 regions under conservative estimates and up to 11 under optimistic scenarios.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia remains in second place but has lost momentum, polling between 39.51 percent and 32.21 percent depending on projection models. His support remains largely confined to the northern corridor, with little expansion in southern constituencies.
Dr. Bryan Acheampong follows with 6.28 to 8.27 percent support, while Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Kwabena Agyei Agyapong have registered modest gains that could make them influential in coalition scenarios.
Dr. Duah attributed Agyapong’s surge to an intensified constituency-level campaign, rising public appeal, and a growing perception of inevitability.
However, he cautioned that the race remains fluid, noting that the outcome will depend on how effectively campaigns sustain their momentum and convert popularity into delegate votes in the weeks ahead.