The campaign team of Mr. Sidii Abubakar, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary aspirant for Madina Constituency, has rejected a recent poll attributed to Mr. Musah Dankwah. The team described the figures as inconsistent with its assessment of the situation on the ground. A statement issued by the campaign team said they were not surprised by the poll's assessment of the incumbent Madina Member of Parliament (MP) but strongly disputed the figures attributed to Mr. Abubakar and other contenders.
According to the statement, the poll's 24.7 per cent figure for Mr. Abubakar significantly understates his support across the constituency. The team claimed that Mr. Sidii's support is far ahead of what the poll suggests. They also questioned the 14.7 per cent attributed to Razak Cissey, arguing that his reported level of support did not correspond with his visibility across the constituency's 15 sections.
The statement raised questions about the neutrality of the poll, pointing to Mr. Dankwah's publicly stated support for Razak Cissey as a Parliamentary aspirant. The team alleged that the poll was a scheme to keep projecting Cissey as part of efforts to shape public perceptions in his favour among delegates and voters. They added that a poll from an openly declared supporter cannot be treated as neutral.
The campaign team challenged the internal consistency of the poll, arguing that if the 23.1 per cent attributed to the incumbent MP were accepted, Cissey's reported figure should be considerably lower. They stated that even on the poll's own terms, Cissey should be hovering around 6 per cent, and not 14.7 per cent. The gap shows how far the figures have been stretched, according to the team.
The statement urged supporters to remain calm and focused despite the controversy surrounding the poll. The campaign maintained that it would continue with its constituency-level engagement ahead of the parliamentary contest, insisting that its focus remains on its stated agenda for Madina. The team emphasized that they remain focused on a results-orientated campaign.
The Madina NDC parliamentary contest is expected to be a closely contested election. The incumbent MP, Sosu, is seeking re-election. Other aspirants, including Sidii Abubakar and Razak Cissey, are also vying for the seat. The campaign team's rejection of the poll has added to the controversy surrounding the election.
The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reported that the campaign team of Sidii Abubakar released a statement rejecting the poll. The GNA also reported that the team is confident that their candidate will win the election. The controversy surrounding the poll has sparked debate among supporters and voters in the constituency.
Key points
- The Sidii Abubakar campaign team rejects a recent poll by Musah Dankwah, citing inconsistencies with their assessment of the situation on the ground.
