Speaking on Metro TV, Pratt scrutinized how different organizations, including Global Info Analysis, generate their predictions, calling for greater transparency in the reporting of delegate preferences.
According to Pratt, several predictions currently in public circulation suggest conflicting outcomes for the primaries scheduled for this Saturday.
Some reports claim that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President, is leading comfortably, while others indicate that Kennedy Agyapong may be in a strong position to secure victory.
Pratt expressed skepticism about the methodology behind these polls, questioning where analysts and organizations obtain their data and whether it accurately reflects the sentiments of NPP delegates. “I want to know where all these people are getting their polls from,” he said.
“A lot of people are making bold predictions, but it’s not clear if the numbers are verified or just estimates.”
The analyst highlighted the influence such polls can have on public perception, suggesting that inaccurate or unverified predictions could unduly sway delegates and party supporters.
He warned that the reliance on unofficial data could distort the democratic process within the party, creating misconceptions about the frontrunners and influencing strategic decisions.
According to Pratt, organizations like Global Info Analysis have released projections showing varied outcomes, which he claims are often presented as factual.
“Some are saying Bawumia will win, others that Kennedy Agyapong is ahead. These predictions are coming from different corners, but the process behind them is opaque,” he added.
The veteran commentator emphasized that for internal party elections like the NPP primaries, accuracy and transparency are paramount.
Delegates and party members deserve credible information to guide their decisions, rather than relying on speculative reports that may be based on assumptions rather than verified data.
Political analysts like Pratt argue that the focus of discussions leading up to the primaries should remain on candidate policies, track records, and party contributions, rather than speculative polling.
He noted that while polls can provide insight into trends, their influence should be weighed carefully, especially in an internal party election where the sample size and methodology are crucial for credibility.
Pratt’s remarks come amid heightened interest in the NPP primaries, with supporters and the general public closely following every development.
The Saturday contest is seen as a defining moment for the party’s leadership trajectory ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Kwesi Pratt called on polling organizations, analysts, and the media to exercise responsibility, ensure transparency, and provide clear explanations of their methodology.
He stressed that only reliable and verified data should inform public discourse, maintaining the integrity of Ghana’s political processes.
As Saturday approaches, the spotlight now turns to the delegates themselves, whose votes will ultimately decide the outcome.