Bawumia Leads Ato Forson 46% to 43% in Ashanti, Eastern Regions – Global InfoAnalytics 2026 Poll

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken a narrow lead over Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in a hypothetical 2028 presidential contest in the Ashanti and Eastern regions, according to a September 2026 tracking poll by Global InfoAnalytics.

The survey puts Dr Bawumia’s support at 46 per cent, against 43 per cent for Dr Ato Forson, indicating a closely contested race between the two potential presidential contenders.

Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, follows with eight per cent, while former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen records two per cent.

Nana Kwame Bediako secures one per cent, with other potential candidates collectively accounting for an additional one per cent.

However, Global InfoAnalytics cautions that the three-percentage-point difference between Dr Bawumia and Dr Ato Forson falls within the poll’s margin of error, suggesting that the two are statistically neck and neck in the two regions.

Poll Without Kennedy Agyapong

The survey also examines a possible presidential contest without Kennedy Agyapong, revealing slight increases in the support levels of the other contenders.

In this scenario, Dr Bawumia’s support rises from 46 to 48 per cent, while Dr Ato Forson’s increases from 43 to 45 per cent.

Mr Kyerematen’s share doubles from two to four per cent, while Mr Bediako’s support increases from one to two per cent.

According to Global InfoAnalytics, the findings suggest that Kennedy Agyapong’s supporters may not automatically transfer their allegiance to Dr Bawumia if the former Assin Central MP decides not to contest the 2028 presidential election.

Implications for the 2028 Presidential Race

The September 2026 tracking poll provides an indication of voter preferences in hypothetical presidential matchups ahead of Ghana’s 2028 general election.

By focusing on the Ashanti and Eastern regions, the survey offers insight into the political dynamics in two key electoral strongholds and the potential competition among leading figures ahead of the next presidential election.

The findings also highlight the importance of candidate appeal and voter loyalty, particularly in determining how support could shift if some potential contenders are absent from the race.