The New Patriotic Party (NPP) stronghold regions of Ahafo, Ashanti, Bono, Eastern, and Western have witnessed a significant increase in their voter population ahead of the 2024 general elections.
According to the Electoral Commission (EC), the combined voter population in these regions has risen to 7,473,766, up from 6,858,388 in 2020, representing an 8.97% growth rate.
The Ashanti Region, the NPP’s electoral stronghold, has experienced a 9.11% growth in voter population, increasing from 3,020,141 in 2020 to 3,295,274 in 2024.
However, despite this increase in voter numbers, the share of the national voter register attributed to NPP strongholds has slightly declined. In 2020, these regions made up 40.2% of the total voter register, but in 2024, their share has dipped to 39.8%.
This trend presents a nuanced picture for the NPP as it gears up for a closely contested election. While the increase in voter numbers is a positive development, the decline in proportional representation may compel the party to intensify its outreach efforts in these regions to consolidate its support base.
Historically, the NPP’s stronghold regions have played a crucial role in the party’s electoral success. As noted in a recent analysis, the NPP’s five regions hold an average of 35.10% of the national vote, while the NDC’s eight regions account for a combined 29.57%.
This geographical advantage has allowed the NPP to win national elections by securing fewer regions compared to the NDC.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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