Online Polls Show Growing Shift From Bawumia to Kennedy Agyapong Ahead of NPP 2026 Contest

A wave of informal online polls and social-media sentiment analyses appears to show a growing shift among grassroots New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia toward Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the Assin Central MP, sparking fresh conversations about the internal dynamics of the party.

Over the past two weeks, multiple polls conducted on X (Twitter), Facebook, TikTok, and several political discussion platforms have shown Kennedy Agyapong outperforming Dr. Bawumia in preference votes—some by wide margins. While these polls are not scientific, they reveal a significant trend in the online political mood.

In several trending polls on X, Kennedy Agyapong received between 55% and 72% of the vote, with Dr. Bawumia trailing. WhatsApp political groups and TikTok political pages have reported similar patterns, with many users citing frustration over the economy, governance style, and the desire for “a new, unapologetic leadership direction” as reasons for shifting support.

Analysts caution, however, that online polls are not always reflective of the broader party base—especially in Ghana, where offline mobilization, delegates’ loyalty, and regional bloc dynamics play a bigger role in determining electoral outcomes. Delegates voting patterns in internal NPP primaries typically depend on long-term relationships, resource deployment, and local power structures rather than online activism alone.

Still, the trend has generated buzz within both political camps. While Bawumia supporters argue that the Vice President remains the most marketable candidate for a national election, Agyapong’s camp points to the growing wave of online enthusiasm as proof of a “grassroots awakening.”

With the NPP expected to re-organize and restructure its leadership after the 2024 defeat, both camps are already preparing for an intense internal contest. Party insiders say the coming months will determine whether online sentiment translates into real, on-the-ground political momentum.

For now, the message from social media is clear: the race is far from settled, and Kennedy Agyapong’s support base is gaining energy.