"Akufo-Addo Blamed for NPP\u2019s 2024 Defeat, Poll Shows"

Akufo-Addo Blamed for NPP’s 2024 Defeat, Poll Shows

A post-election survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that 68% of respondents hold former President Nana Akufo-Addo responsible for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss in the 2024 general elections, underscoring widespread public discontent with his administration.

The poll reflects a broader sentiment that key government figures contributed to the party’s electoral defeat. According to the findings, 40% of voters blame former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, while 37% hold Dr Mahamudu Bawumia—who was the party’s presidential candidate—accountable. Additionally, 33% attribute the loss to Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, while 32% fault other government appointees. Members of Parliament were also cited, with 25% of respondents assigning them some responsibility.

The results suggest that economic challenges, governance concerns, and overall dissatisfaction with the Akufo-Addo-led administration played a decisive role in shaping voter attitudes. Ghana’s economic difficulties in recent years, including high inflation, debt restructuring, and a depreciating currency, may have significantly influenced perceptions of the government’s performance.

Interestingly, only 9% of respondents blame Kennedy Agyapong, who contested the NPP primaries but did not lead the party into the elections. This suggests that internal party competition had a limited impact compared to broader governance issues.

The findings highlight the significant task ahead for the NPP as it seeks to rebuild trust and reposition itself for future elections.