Baffour Asare Bediako Centence Tops NPP Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer Survey

A recent survey conducted by ASCIND Consult indicates that Baffour Asare Bediako Centence is leading the race for the position of NPP Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer, emerging ahead of his main contenders across key performance indicators.

Methodology

The survey was carried out through in-person interviews and phone call engagements, with a total of 626 respondents sampled in each assessment category.

Survey Results and Analysis

A. Social Media Influence

• Centence – 302 respondents (48.24%)

• Snr Martin – 219 respondents (34.98%)

• Boakye Yiadom – 105 respondents (16.77%)

Analysis:
Centence demonstrates a commanding lead in digital visibility and online engagement, coming close to securing half of all responses in this category.

B. Recognition Among Party Activists

• Snr Martin – 241 respondents (38.50%)

• Centence – 233 respondents (37.22%)

• Boakye Yiadom – 152 respondents (24.28%)

Analysis:
This category shows intense competition. Although Snr Martin leads marginally, the gap between him and Centence is extremely narrow—just 1.28%—indicating near parity in activist recognition.

C. Youth Mobilization and Charisma

• Centence – 332 respondents (53.04%)

• Snr Martin – 214 respondents (34.18%)

• Boakye Yiadom – 80 respondents (12.78%)

Analysis:
Centence dominates this category, surpassing the 50% threshold and clearly positioning himself as the most charismatic and effective youth mobilizer among the contenders.

D. Perceived Ability to Lead Ashanti Youth

• Centence – 221 respondents (35.30%)

• Snr Martin – 207 respondents (33.07%)

• Boakye Yiadom – 198 respondents (31.63%)

Analysis:
Leadership perception remains highly competitive. The difference between the top and bottom candidates is approximately 3.7%, suggesting that no single candidate has an overwhelming advantage.

Overall Strategic Insights

1. Centence holds a clear advantage in youth influence and mobilization, particularly among the broader youth base.

2. He remains highly competitive among party activists, closely matching Snr Martin in recognition and familiarity.

3. Boakye Yiadom shows relative strength in leadership perception, despite weaker performance in mobilization, indicating appeal to a more structured or strategic segment of voters.

4. The narrow margins in overall leadership perception suggest that campaign messaging, alliances, and targeted delegate engagement will be critical in determining the final outcome.