A recent poll by Global Info Analytics, conducted via random phone calls from October 7-18, 2024, reveals that no respondents identifying as NDC voters expressed intentions not to participate in the upcoming elections.
In contrast, only 1.3% of NPP voters indicated they would abstain, alongside 7.6% of floating voters, 32.5% from other parties, and 7.4% who did not disclose their affiliations.
At a national level, NPP non-voters represent 17.7% of all voters, while floating voters account for 36.7%, other parties 32.9%, and undisclosed affiliations 12.7%.
The report also indicates that voter enthusiasm improves in the Ashanti Region, with a decline in its contribution to the “I will not vote” category at the national level. However, Central, Eastern, Greater Accra, Oti, Western, and Bono regions remain a significant concern.
- Breakdown:
- Greater Accra: 10.0%
- Central Region: 15.5%
- Eastern Region: 13.6%
- Oti Region: 9.5%
- Western Region: 9.1%
- Bono Region: 8.6%
- Ashanti Region: 5.5%
The report also sheds light on voter apathy in various regions, highlighting that voter apathy could be a significant challenge in the 2024 elections, according to our telephone polls. The regions affected by voter apathy include:
- Eastern Region: 9.2%
- Greater Accra: 8.6%
- Ashanti Region: 7.1%
- Bono Region: 8.4%
- Western Region: 8.2%
- Volta Region: 7.8%
- Central Region: 8.2%
- Bono East: 7.9%
- Upper East: 7.1%
- Oti Region: 7.0%
- Western North: 4.3%
- Ahafo Region: 3.4%
- North East: 4.4%
- Northern Region: 3.2%
- Savannah Region: 2.7%
- Upper West 3.7%
The implications of a higher turnout among floating voters could significantly influence the election outcome, potentially favoring the NDC if they successfully mobilize this demographic amidst growing discontent with the NPP’s governance.
Source: www.kumasimail.com / Kwadwo Owusu
