Dr Mahamudu Bawumia maintains a narrow lead over Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in a hypothetical 2028 presidential contest in the Ashanti and Eastern regions, but the latest tracking poll suggests the race remains too close to call.
The September 2026 survey by Global InfoAnalytics puts the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer at 46 per cent, against 43 per cent for Dr Ato Forson when other potential presidential contenders are included.
The three-percentage-point difference falls within the poll’s margin of error, meaning the two leading contenders are statistically neck and neck in the two regions.
Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong records eight per cent, while Alan Kyerematen obtains two per cent.
Nana Kwame Bediako and other candidates receive one per cent each.
However, the poll reveals a slight shift in support when Mr Agyapong is removed from the hypothetical contest.
Dr Bawumia’s support increases from 46 to 48 per cent, while Dr Ato Forson’s rises from 43 to 45 per cent.
Mr Kyerematen’s share also doubles from two to four per cent, while Mr Bediako’s support increases from one to two per cent.
According to Global InfoAnalytics, the figures suggest that some of Mr Agyapong’s supporters may not automatically transfer their allegiance to Dr Bawumia if the former Assin Central MP does not contest the 2028 election.
The findings highlight the potential influence of Mr Agyapong’s support base on the NPP’s electoral fortunes, particularly in two regions considered important to the party’s performance.
The September tracking poll examines possible presidential match-ups ahead of the 2028 general election, with the results pointing to a competitive contest between Dr Bawumia and Dr Ato Forson in the Ashanti and Eastern regions.
