A report from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional office has revealed that tribe and religion had little to no impact on the party’s fortunes in the 2024 general elections.
According to the report, over 95% of respondents stated that the tribe of the presidential candidate did not influence the party’s performance.
However, about 5% believed the Mamprusi-Kusasi conflict negatively affected the party, particularly in rural farming constituencies where the Kusasis and their ethnic associates voted against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Similarly, 98% of respondents indicated that Dr. Bawumia’s Muslim background as the party’s flagbearer did not influence the election results.
The study found that his Non-Akan and Non-Christian identity had an insignificant impact on voting patterns.
The report also dismissed claims that Akan voters rejected Bawumia because he is a Northerner, stating that those who abstained or voted against him had other reasons beyond ethnicity or religion.
Interestingly, the report highlights a regional voting pattern in the North, where many respondents favored John Mahama over Bawumia due to traditional beliefs in seniority.
Voters in the North reportedly saw Mahama as older and more experienced, leading them to support his bid.
This finding suggests that while ethnicity and religion were not significant factors, traditional norms and internal regional politics played a role in shaping voter preferences.
Attach is page 24 of the report:
source : www.kumasimail.com
