Ato Forson Leads NDC Delegates, Asiedu Nketia Loses Core Base
Ato Forson tops the September Global InfoAnalytics poll of NDC delegates across most education, age, gender, and ethnic groups.
In Brief
- •Ato Forson tops the September Global InfoAnalytics poll of NDC delegates across most education, age, gender, and ethnic groups.
- •Asiedu Nketia falls behind in junior high, no formal qualification, senior high, and tertiary‑educated brackets, losing his earlier leads.
- •Forson’s advantage is strongest among young delegates (18‑24) and male delegates, while Nketia retains a lead only among the oldest cohort (60+).
Why It Matters
The poll signals a decisive shift in the National Democratic Congress’s internal dynamics, suggesting that the party’s upcoming primaries may favor Ato Forson over the incumbent chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia. A change in leadership could reshape the party’s policy priorities and electoral strategy ahead of Ghana’s national elections, influencing voter sentiment and coalition building across the country.
Key Details
- Junior high school delegates
- Forson 28% vs Nketia 25%
- No formal qualification delegates
- Forson 28% vs Nketia 24%
- Senior high school leavers
- Forson 31% vs Nketia 22%
- Tertiary‑educated delegates
- Forson 40% vs Nketia 19%
- Delegates aged 18‑24
- Forson 43% vs Nketia 11%
- Survey sample size
- 3,615 delegates
Context & Background
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is conducting its internal primaries to select a presidential candidate for the upcoming Ghanaian elections. The party’s internal polls and delegate preferences play a crucial role in determining the eventual nominee.
What To Watch
October 24, 2026 constituency elections
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