A baseline survey conducted by Brainstorm Consult, a research think tank, has placed Centence Baffour Asare Bediako ahead in the race for the party’s Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser position.
The survey involved 81 respondents through face-to-face and telephone interviews, and assessed the standing of the two leading aspirants, Centence Baffour Asare Bediako and Martin Ameyaw.
The survey found that Centence led Martin in all four areas measured: loyalty, influence, visibility and current voting preference.
On loyalty, Centence polled 54.3 percent, while Martin secured 45.7 percent. Respondents viewed Centence as slightly more committed and consistent in serving the party.
The biggest difference was recorded in the area of influence where Centence obtained 71.6 percent of responses, compared with 28.4 percent for Martin.
Political Backing
According to Brainstorm Consult, many respondents linked Centence’s strong showing on influence to his association with Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the NPP’s 2024 VicePresidential Candidate, noting that the relationship had strengthened his political network and appeal among constituency executives.
The survey also found that Martin Ameyaw is widely believed to be affiliated with Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, the Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore, with respondents indicating that both aspirants enjoy support from influential figures within the party.
The contest was much closer on visibility where Centence recorded 51.9 percent, while Martin followed closely with 48.1 percent, showing that both candidates are well known across the Ashanti Region.
When respondents were asked who they would vote for if the election were held today, 53.1 percent chose Centence, while 46.9 percent backed Martin. Across all four indicators, Centence averaged 57.7 percent support, with Martin recording 42.3 percent.
Brainstorm Consult said the findings placed Centence in front at this stage of the contest, noting, however, that with the gap in visibility and voting preference remaining narrow, the outcome could still be shaped by campaign activities, delegate engagement and grassroots mobilisation before the election.
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