The race to succeed President John Dramani Mahama within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has become increasingly competitive, with no single candidate commanding a decisive lead, according to the latest Global InfoAnalytics poll.
The findings suggest that the contest has narrowed into a closely fought three-horse race, following shifts in support that have seen the Vice President draw votes away from several aspirants.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu currently leads the field with 26 per cent support, although this represents a decline from the 29 per cent he recorded in October 2025. Despite the drop, he remains narrowly ahead of his closest challengers.
Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson has emerged as a strong contender, climbing to second place with 23 per cent, up from 18 per cent in the previous poll. He is closely trailed by NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who polls 22 per cent, down slightly from 24 per cent in October.
Beyond the leading trio, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang places fourth with 11 per cent support. She is followed by Julius Debrah at 7 per cent, while Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa records 6 per cent.
At the lower end of the field, Professor Joshua Alabi and Eric Opoku each poll 2 per cent, indicating limited traction at this stage of the race.
However, the dynamics change significantly under an alternative scenario tested by the poll. In a situation where Professor Opoku-Agyemang, Haruna Iddrisu, Julius Debrah and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa do not contest, Dr Ato Forson emerges as the clear frontrunner.
Under that scenario, Dr Forson secures 48 per cent support, opening a notable lead over Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who follows with 41 per cent. Professor Joshua Alabi and Eric Opoku trail with 6 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively.
The findings underscore a highly competitive and fluid succession contest within the ruling party, as political attention gradually shifts toward leadership beyond President Mahama’s tenure.
