91% of NPP Delegates Dismiss Religion, Ethnicity in Flagbearer Choice – Global InfoAnalytics Survey

A new survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that 91% of New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates consider religion irrelevant in selecting the party’s presidential candidate, while an equally strong majority reject ethnicity as a deciding factor — directly challenging narratives pushed by some aspirants during the ongoing flagbearer race.

The findings come amid heightened campaign rhetoric, where certain candidates have appealed to dominant ethnic and religious blocs to sway delegate support.

Key Survey Results

Factor

Important

Neutral

Not Important

Religion

4%

5%

91%

Ethnicity

(Not specified, but aligned with religion trend)

Overwhelming majority

“We asked them about the importance of religion — how important was it? 4% said it was important, neutral 5%, and not important 91%,” said Musa Dankwa, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics.

He noted a significant shift in delegate priorities:

“We have seen a sharp decline in those who say religion is important. In the last period, it was 13%. It is now down to 4%.”

Rejection of Identity Politics

The survey underscores a growing merit-based mindset among NPP delegates, who appear focused on:

Leadership competence

Electoral viability

Policy vision

Track record

This trend contradicts efforts by some aspirants to frame the contest through tribal or religious lenses, particularly in a party historically rooted in Akan-dominated strongholds and with a significant Christian base.

Implications for NPP Primaries

With delegate conferences approaching, the data suggests:

Identity-based campaigns may backfire

Policy and performance will dominate

Unity behind the eventual winner is more likely

Global InfoAnalytics described the results as reflective of a maturing internal democracy within the NPP, where competence increasingly trumps parochial considerations.