Political analyst and Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has asserted that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia would lose a general election against any presidential candidate the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presents, citing current voter sentiments and economic frustrations.
Mussa Dankwah predicts tough electoral battle for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
Mussa Dankwah’s Assessment of Ghana’s Political Climate
Speaking in a post-election analysis, Dankwah argued that while Dr Bawumia’s victory in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries was significant, it does not translate automatically into nationwide appeal, especially among floating voters and disillusioned party supporters.
Economic Pressures and Voter Fatigue
According to the Global InfoAnalytics boss, economic hardships, rising living costs, and unemployment remain dominant issues that could work against the NPP’s flagbearer in a general election, regardless of who the NDC selects as its candidate.
NPP Unity and Post-Primary Challenges
Dankwah’s comments come at a time when the NPP is attempting to heal internal divisions following the primaries, with figures like Kennedy Ohene Agyapong calling for unity and collective effort ahead of the 2028 polls.
Reactions and Wider Political Debate
The statement has sparked intense debate across Ghana’s political space, with supporters of both major parties weighing in, while analysts point to similar trends highlighted by independent media such as MyJoyOnline, Citi Newsroom, and Graphic Online.
As the political season gathers momentum, the coming months are expected to test whether Dr Bawumia can reshape public perception and counter the growing narrative of voter fatigue highlighted by polling data.
