A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwadwo Nsafoa Poku, has raised concerns about the credibility and methodology of recent opinion polls conducted by policy analyst Musah Danquah.
Making his assertion in a zoom interview on Kessben TV’s Digest show, Ing. Poku reiterated that, the findings of the polls, particularly those suggesting a decline in NPP support in the Ashanti Region—should be treated with caution due to what he describes as inconsistencies in the data collection process.
He cited previous instances, including the Ayawaso East Constituency election and earlier reports on cocoa farmers’ sentiments, where he believes Mr. Danquah’s projections did not accurately reflect realities on the ground.
“One cannot sample opinions from regions like Upper East and Upper West, where cocoa is not grown, and use such views to represent cocoa farmers nationwide,” he stated.
Ing. Poku further questioned the logistics behind the latest poll, which reportedly involved interviewing 7,500 respondents across the country within a four-day period.
“I have two major issues with the poll. First, how many workers were deployed to interview 7,500 people nationwide within just four days? Second, within the Ashanti Region, which specific areas were sampled?” he queried.
He also criticized sections of the media for publishing such reports without thorough scrutiny.
“Sometimes, these claims are made in a vacuum, and the media simply amplifies them without interrogation,” he added.
While acknowledging that Mr. Danquah may not have acted with ill intent, Ing. Poku insisted that the methodology and timeline of the survey raise legitimate doubts.
“If you tell me you conducted an in-person nationwide survey within four days without any pressing urgency, that is where my doubt lies,” he emphasized.
He concluded by cautioning against what he described as attempts to create a misleading narrative that the NPP is losing ground in its stronghold, the Ashanti Region, while the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) gains support.
“This portrayal is mischievous and should be critically examined,” he said.
