After sampling opinions of members on the race to the MCE seat here is the most likely voting pattern should the president nominate any of the three candidates? This information has been gathered from conversations and opinions shared by members on the three nominees.
With the Exception of Alhaji Umar Bodinga and Emmanuel Asare Gyeke, whose vote was predicted based on their direct interest in the race, the rest are sampled intelligence gathered from members through their conversations, body language at the mention of the names of the contestants, and open declarations based on affiliations.
From the research, Nana Oat happens to be the least of favorites amongst the Assembly members and he is likely to face rejection from members irrespective of the financial inducement that goes into the voting process.
The majority of the members that we spoke to wanted someone who will resonate well with members, one that members can share their opinion about the progress of the Municipality and party (those in the NPP) without being tagged as anti-MP. The majority also believe that he has already gotten an appointment from the MP/Party and should allow other independent, competent and qualified hands to lead the municipality.
They don’t see in him a unifier and a person who will help bring the party out of the shambolic performance in the last parliamentary elections. (Those in the NPP).
Source: Wiseborn Sasu
