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The Acting Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahdi Jibil, has weighed in on pollster Mussa Dankwah's work, urging him to maintain credibility while reducing his public commentary.
Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show on March 26, during a discussion on election polling, Mr Jibil acknowledged Mr Dankwah’s growing reputation, noting that his work has so far demonstrated credibility. However, he cautioned that the frequency of his public remarks, particularly on social media, could undermine the impact of his research.
“I think so far he has shown some credibility in his work. I will urge him to expand it. However, one thing I have a challenge with is that he is talking too much of late,” he said.
Mr Jibil added that while explaining research findings is important, excessive commentary risks diluting the value of the data, warning that constant public engagement could shift focus away from the substance of the polling.
“I am sure you follow his Facebook posts and those things. At times, I believe he should stay back and allow the work to speak for him,” he noted.
Responding to Mr Dankwah’s recent survey, Mr Jibil also highlighted historical voting patterns, arguing that the NDC has consistently performed strongly across regions. According to him, although the party often wins more regions in elections, overall outcomes are sometimes determined by numerical advantages in key areas.
His comments come after findings by Global InfoAnalytics suggested that support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is declining, while the NDC is gaining ground among voters, based on early results from an ongoing March 2026 tracking poll.
Mr Jibil further alleged that figures produced by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in elections are often questionable, claiming that irregularities have played a role in shaping some outcomes. He maintained that election managers within the NDC have long held concerns about the integrity of certain electoral results, insisting that such issues continue to inform the party’s analysis of polling data.
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