A new poll conducted by Global Info Analytics has revealed that the New Patriotic Party NPP 2024 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s popularity is dwindling in the Zongo communities.

The poll, which was sampled from 7 constituencies with a large Zongo population had the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer beating Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The poll published on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, had Mr Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress polling 73.1% of respondents votes, while his closest contender, Dr Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party polled 21.2%.

The third position was split between independent candidate Alan Kyerematen and Dr Sam Ankrah, polled 0.0%, Kofi Akpaloo polled 0.0%, Kwabena Andrews polled 0.1% while Hassan Ayariga also polled 0.1%. However, 0.4% of the respondents said they would vote for a different candidate.

Read one of the organization’s Facebook post:

There are a lot of Zongos we could have visited. Fadama, Ejura, Moshie Zongo, etc. but no one will doubt Ashaiman is a good place to find the demography we were polling. Also Madina Zongo, entire Nima Reseach, Ko-Oho, Maamobi, Malam Atta, Shukura, Zabarma line, Mabruk, etc.

We believe the samples drawn from these areas are sufficient to reflect the views of the people of Zongo. We don’t need to poll all zongos, that is not how sampling works. The sample had close to 60% Muslim voters because the Zongos are not strictly inhabited by only Muslims.

It is also insightful to know that over 50% of Christians who live in the Zongos belong to the Pentecostal and Charismatic. The performance of DMB was made worse in the Zongos by his lack of support among these Christian groups. Nationally, they are the Christian denomination that strongly so not support him according to many polls.

Additionally, we are trying to understand why DMB support among the Tijaniyya has dropped significantly compared to national average. Is there anyone to help us explain what is going on among the Tijaniyya?

Thank you.