The latest Global InfoAnalytics poll indicates that the race to replace President John Dramani Mahama  within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has become increasingly competitive, with no candidate commanding a decisive lead.

According to the poll, the contest has now evolved into a three-horse race after the vice president drew support away from other aspirants. Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu remains in the lead with 26 percent support, although this is a decline from the 29 percent he recorded in October 2025.

Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson has moved into second place with 23 percent, up from 18 percent in the previous poll. He is closely followed by NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who polls 22 percent, down from 24 percent in October 2025.

The poll further places Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in fourth position with 11 percent support. Julius Debrah follows with 7 percent, while Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa records 6 percent. Professor Joshua Alabi and Eric Opoku each poll 2 percent.

However, in a scenario where Professor Opoku-Agyemang, Haruna Iddrisu, Julius Debrah, and Okudzeto Ablakwa do not contest, Dr Ato Forson emerges as the clear frontrunner. In that scenario, he leads with 48 percent support, ahead of Asiedu Nketia, who polls 41 percent. Joshua Alabi and Eric Opoku trail with 6 percent and 5 percent respectively.

The findings highlight a closely fought succession race within the governing party as attention gradually turns to leadership beyond President Mahama.