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New poll suggests mixed fortunes for John Dramani Mahama in upcoming elections
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A recent poll by Global InfoAnalytics indicates that while John Dramani Mahama JDM maintains strong national support, he faces challenges in specific regions. According to Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, the poll projects JDM struggling in the Bono and Bono East regions and losing the Northern regions if the 2024 general elections were held now. However, the poll also suggests JDM would win the Eastern Region and improve his performance in the Greater Accra, Central, Western, and Western North regions compared to 2024. The findings, shared on June 19, 2026, highlight both opportunities and challenges for the National Democratic Congress NDC, with an anticipated underperformance in the Volta region.
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The New Patriotic Party NPP has voiced its disappointment regarding recent remarks made by former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. Haruna Mohammed, the NPP's Deputy General Secretary, described Agyapong's public criticism of the party as unfortunate and urged members to be mindful of their public commentary, especially concerning the party's record and the administrations of former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mohammed emphasized that the party's electoral success is linked to the achievements of these past administrations. He stated that the party would follow its internal procedures to address concerns arising from Agyapong's comments, which included a warning that he could disclose sensitive information about the NPP if provoked. Agyapong had previously criticized the NPP for not completing and operationalizing the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in government.
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