A post-election poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics reveals that 68% of respondents hold former President Nana Akufo-Addo responsible for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections.
The poll sheds light on public sentiment following the party’s loss, with significant portions of voters also attributing blame to key figures within the government.
Among those surveyed, 40% blame former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta for the defeat, while 37% attribute it to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate and former Vice President.
Additionally, 33% hold Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh responsible, while 32% point to other government appointees. Members of Parliament are also seen as part of the blame, with 25% of voters assigning responsibility to them.
The poll suggests that many voters viewed the performance of the Akufo-Addo-led government as a key factor in the NPP’s electoral loss. Issues like economic challenges, governance concerns, and public dissatisfaction may have contributed to the perception that the former President’s leadership played a pivotal role.
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, despite intra-party competition, most of the blame was directed at those directly associated with the government’s administration.
These findings highlight the complexities of voter sentiment and the significant challenges the NPP faces in rebuilding after its electoral defeat.