Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has defended his organization’s surveys concerning the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer contest. He argues that these polls do not create party divisions. Instead, they help make the race for leadership more transparent and manageable.
Mr. Dankwah’s comments come after some people criticized the publication of polls for NDC presidential contenders. They claimed these surveys were causing unnecessary tension within the party. Mr. Dankwah challenged these criticisms in a video shared on the platform X. He asserted that opinion polling gives helpful direction to both hopeful candidates and political parties.
“The NDC should thank me for helping sanitize the upcoming race,” Mr. Dankwah stated. He drew a comparison to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2007 presidential primary. Back then, Mr. Dankwah noted, the absence of reliable polling led to a very crowded contest. He recalled, “We had 17 candidates thinking that they could win.” The party, he suggested, is still dealing with the consequences of that situation.
Credible polling allows aspiring candidates to gauge their support levels. This includes support from both the general public and party delegates. They can do this before investing significant campaign funds. Mr. Dankwah believes that if Global InfoAnalytics had existed in 2007, some aspirants might have ruled themselves out. This is because poll results could have shown limited chances of winning, preventing them from being misled by others seeking personal gain.
Mr. Dankwah suggested that the polls serve as a tool. This tool helps prevent too many people from entering the race. It promotes a more organized selection process. He explained that the NDC should look beyond simple poll numbers. They should understand that the surveys are helping those with ambition but little chance to reconsider their plans. This avoids making the race too crowded.
The pollster also revealed that some individuals considered entering political contests. These individuals privately commissioned surveys from Global InfoAnalytics. After reviewing the findings, which indicated limited electoral success, they decided to abandon their ambitions. Mr. Dankwah highlighted this as a positive contribution, saving individuals from being deceived by unrealistic promises from campaign supporters.