Dec. 7 polls: Fitch Solutions predicts victory for NDC

Research and data firm Fitch Solutions forecasts that the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will defeat the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming December 7 general elections.
The London-based firm has consistently predicted this outcome since last year, with a recent survey showing 54 percent of respondents favouring NDC candidate John Mahama as the winner.
Mike Kruiniger, Associate Director of Country Risk at Fitch Solutions, discussed the findings during the Mid-Year Review for Sub-Saharan Africa.
He emphasised that current economic challenges will significantly influence voters' decisions on December 7.
“We believe that the opposition NDC has a stronger chance of winning the upcoming general elections compared to the ruling NPP. Recent polls consistently place the NDC ahead, with the most recent survey showing 54% of respondents favoring the NDC,” Mr. Kruiniger stated.
He pointed out that economic management and job creation are key issues for voters, which could disadvantage the ruling NPP.
“Multiple surveys have shown that economic management and job creation are going to be the most important issues during the election for voters, which we believe will put the ruling NPP at a disadvantage given the economic challenges that the country has faced over the last couple of years,” he explained.
Despite a likely NDC victory, Kruiniger noted that the policy direction of the country is not expected to change significantly.
He predicted that a Mahama-led administration would continue with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme initiated by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government.
“In terms of what a government change will mean for the economy, we think that policy direction under a likely NDC government will not largely change.
“The NDC will most likely stick to Ghana's IMF programme, particularly as the party has shown commitment in the past to international agreements and obligations. “
He added: “We expect policy continuation in Ghana despite a likely government change.”
Source: classfmonline.com/Elikem Adiku
Trending News
Interior Minister leads security agencies to donate over GH¢1 million to MahamaCares
17:02Defence Minister announces major enlistment drive into GAF
08:42GFL commends Finance Minister for uncovering NSS GH¢548m 'ghost name' scandal
11:03NPP 2028 reforms: Kwabena Agyepong calls for greater inclusion of grassroots
14:08Ablakwa uncovers multi-million dollar visa and passport scandal at Ghana's embassy in Washington
08:21Adom Bawuah calls for fresh NPP leadership, endorses Patrick Boamah for 2028 flagbearer
12:16Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large study finds
15:19W/R: Police arrest five suspects for robbery at Dompim
07:54Stephen Ntim steps down as NPP National Chairman over health concerns
03:31Gap to fill is presidential primary, not polling station: Miracles Aboagye to critics of early congress
15:09