Accra: A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), James Agbey, has raised concerns over recent opinion polling and political commentary relating to potential post-Mahama leadership within the party, cautioning against what he describes as misrepresentation of key figures, including Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.
According to Ghana Web, Agbey suggested that recent polling exercises by political analyst Musah Dankwah may not fully reflect the realities within the NDC, particularly regarding emerging leadership contenders. "I have keenly followed Musah Dankwah's work in recent times, and I can't help but conclude that he's on a mission to discredit some heavyweights in the National Democratic Congress (NDC)," he stated.
He questioned the methodology and sample representation of such polls, arguing that they may not accurately capture the party's internal dynamics. "Otherwise, what explains the idea that a sampling within the NDC for a post-Mahama leadership could exclude Julius Debrah as a top contender?" he asked.
Agbey further argued that traditional polling methods such as phone interviews, online opt-in surveys, and interactive voice response systems may not adequately represent the party's delegate base. He also questioned whether current samples reflect the evolving structure of the party, noting ongoing grassroots reorganisation ahead of internal elections.
"In polling, the sample size matters," he said, adding that "5,000 out of over 400,000 potential delegates" may not be sufficient to draw firm conclusions about leadership preferences. According to him, internal party processes, including branch, constituency, regional, and national executive elections, will ultimately determine the delegate base for future presidential primaries.
Agbey maintained that the NDC grassroots remain key in deciding leadership direction, expressing confidence that the party's membership will ultimately rally behind candidates they trust. While stressing that analysts are free to express their views, he urged caution in how such projections are framed.
He concluded by saying party members would, at the appropriate time, support a candidate they believe can lead the party effectively toward the 2028 elections. "True sons and daughters of the NDC who are unfazed by these narratives will rally around a tried and tested leader and help pursue the 2028 agenda with a clear vision," he added.