Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary John Boadu is leading the party’s national chairman race with 27% support among NPP voters, according to a survey by Global InfoAnalytics.

The survey, released on Thursday, August 20, shows Mr Boadu ahead of former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, who polled 15%, and former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko, who recorded 10%.

Despite Mr Boadu’s lead, the survey suggests the contest remains wide open, with 47% of respondents undecided or declining to name a preferred candidate.

The large proportion of undecided voters could prove decisive as the candidates intensify their campaigns ahead of the NPP’s national executive elections.

Mr Boadu also recorded the strongest favourability rating among the three leading candidates. Some 61% of respondents viewed him favourably, while 12% held an unfavourable view, giving him a net favourability rating of 49%.

Mr Agyarko recorded a 50% favourable rating against 17% unfavourable, while Mr Afoko also had a 50% favourable rating, compared with 18% unfavourable.

The regional breakdown showed Mr Boadu leading the named candidates in several parts of the country.

He recorded 43% support in Bono East, 38% in Greater Accra, 38% in North East, 29% in the Northern Region, 41% in Upper East and 27% in the Central Region.

Mr Agyarko remained competitive in some regions, recording 23% in Bono East, 22% in Greater Accra and 21% in the Central Region.

The findings point to an early advantage for Mr Boadu but also highlight the fluid nature of the contest, with nearly half of respondents yet to settle on a candidate.

The NPP is expected to hold its national executive elections later this year, with candidates seeking to secure the support of delegates as the party works to rebuild its structures ahead of the 2028 general election.