University of Ghana Survey Shows Majority of NPP Stakeholders Expect Eugene Boakye Antwi to Win General Secretary Contest
A survey by University of Ghana researchers found 74.2% of surveyed New Patriotic Party (NPP) stakeholders expect former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi to win the upcoming General Secretary election.
In Brief
- •A survey by University of Ghana researchers found 74.2% of surveyed New Patriotic Party (NPP) stakeholders expect former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi to win the upcoming General Secretary election.
- •Incumbent General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua was expected to win by 25.1% of respondents, while Sylvester Tetteh was cited by 0.7%.
- •Boakye Antwi led candidate preference at 76.6% and recorded 82.7% name recognition among the 889 respondents surveyed.
- •Researchers emphasized that the survey results reflect delegate expectations and candidate preferences rather than a definitive prediction of the outcome.
Why It Matters
The findings highlight internal political dynamics and sentiment within the ruling NPP ahead of key executive elections. The perceived strength of candidates among internal stakeholders offers insight into delegate priorities as the party prepares its organization for the 2028 general elections.
Key Details
- Sample Size
- 889 NPP stakeholders
- Winning Expectation (Boakye Antwi)
- 74.2% (657 respondents)
- Winning Expectation (Frimpong Kodua)
- 25.1% (223 respondents)
- Candidate Preference (Boakye Antwi)
- 76.6%
- Name Recognition (Boakye Antwi vs Kodua)
- 82.7% vs 13.0%
- Election Date
- October 3, 2026
Context & Background
The General Secretary position within Ghana's New Patriotic Party is a critical executive role responsible for managing daily party operations, election strategy, and grassroots mobilization ahead of national campaigns.
What To Watch
The NPP will elect its National General Secretary on October 3, 2026, following a full media briefing by the University of Ghana research team at the Department of Political Science.
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