NPP beats NDC with 49% support in new APL national vote tracker
A recent survey conducted by Africa Policy Lens (APL) suggests that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) currently holds a noticeable lead in voter preference nationwide.
The National Voter Perception Poll, which APL says was carried out between May 23 and May 30, 2026, sampled 6,483 voters across all 16 regions of Ghana to assess political preferences, voter participation intentions, economic perceptions, and views on the country’s overall direction.
Key findings
According to the survey, the NPP commands 49% support among respondents, while the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) garnered 38%.
The poll also found that 8% of respondents remain undecided, 3% said they do not intend to vote, and 2% indicated support for other political parties.
Gender breakdown
The survey revealed differing preferences between male and female voters.
Among female respondents, 44% expressed support for the NDC, compared to 32.4% for the NPP. Another 14.4% were undecided, 6.9% said they would not vote, and 2.3% preferred other parties.
Among male respondents, the NPP enjoyed stronger support, with 51% backing the party, while 36.7% preferred the NDC. About 7.5% were undecided, 3.1% said they would not vote, and 1.7% supported other political parties.
Competitive political landscape
Despite the NPP’s 11-point lead, APL noted that the political contest remains highly competitive.
The report observed that the NDC continues to attract support from more than one-third of voters, while the undecided bloc remains significant enough to influence the outcome of a closely contested election.
According to APL, voter preferences are largely shaped by four key factors: perceptions of the country’s direction, satisfaction with economic conditions, personal wellbeing, and the likelihood of participating in elections. Political affiliation also remains a major influence on voter decisions.
The survey found a clear divide in public sentiment. Respondents who viewed national conditions and the economy positively were more inclined to support the NDC, while those dissatisfied with economic performance and pessimistic about the country’s direction tended to favour the NPP.
APL further highlighted the importance of undecided voters, noting that the 8% who have yet to choose a preferred party could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of a tightly contested race.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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