A new poll has shown that Justin Frempong Kodua (JFK) is the clear front-runner in the race for the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The survey, conducted by Apex Intelligence and Innovation Insights, polled 871 NPP delegates across all 16 regions of Ghana between March 11 and March 22, 2026.
According to the poll, JFK commanded 48.3% of delegate support. He is followed by Hon. Eugene Boakye Antwi with 12.1%, Hon. Kwabena Kokofu with 11.1%, and Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful with 9.9%. The remaining aspirants trailed far behind.
The poll also assessed delegates’ rating of the current national executives. 43.8% rated their performance as average, while 24.7% described it as good. On the negative side, 18.1% rated it poor and 9.6% very poor.
The findings suggest that many delegates remain cautious about the performance of the current administration, creating an opportunity for aspirants who can position themselves as stronger organisers and better party managers.
When asked about the most important qualities they want in the next General Secretary, delegates ranked strategic planning highest at 24.1%, followed by effective communication (22.2%), loyalty and sacrifice (21.1%), and administrative excellence (20.7%). Technocratic skills ranked lowest at 11.9%.
JFK appears to benefit strongly from these expectations, as the poll indicates he is not only leading in overall support but is also perceived to possess the practical leadership qualities most valued by delegates.
The survey was conducted using a stratified random sample with a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of ±4.0%.
While the poll gives JFK a commanding lead, analysts note that the final outcome of the General Secretary race will still depend on effective campaigning, strategic alliances, and robust delegate mobilisation in the coming weeks.
