A post-election poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that 68% of respondents hold former President Akufo-Addo responsible for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections.
The poll reflects public sentiment on the party’s loss, with significant portions of voters also attributing blame to key government figures.
The findings show that 40% of respondents blame former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, while 37% attribute the defeat to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who served as Vice President and was the NPP’s presidential candidate in 2024.
Additionally, 33% blame Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, while 32% hold other government appointees responsible. Members of Parliament were also not exempt, with 25% of voters assigning them some level of responsibility.
The data suggests that many voters viewed the performance of the Akufo-Addo-led government as a decisive factor in the NPP’s electoral failure. Issues such as economic challenges, governance concerns, and public dissatisfaction may have contributed to the perception that the former President’s leadership played a significant role in the party’s defeat.
Interestingly, only 9% of respondents blame Kennedy Agyapong, who contested in the NPP’s primaries but did not lead the party into the elections.
This indicates that while intra-party competition may have influenced voter decisions, the majority of the blame was placed on those directly associated with the government’s administration.
The findings highlight the complexities of voter sentiment and the challenges facing the NPP as it seeks to rebuild after its electoral loss.
