Political Analyst Prof. Smart Sarpong Reflects on Electoral Surprises Following Bawumias Loss to Mahama [Video]

In the wake of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s surprising defeat to John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 presidential election, political analyst and pollster Prof. Smart Sarpong shared his reflections on the unexpected results during an appearance on Angel FM.

Sarpong, a well-known figure in Ghanaian political analysis, had been one of the few voices predicting a victory for the incumbent government, led by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia. However, with Mahama’s landslide win defying many expectations, including his own, Sarpong acknowledged the unpredictability of election outcomes.

“Election results are never set in stone,” Sarpong began, acknowledging the uncertainty that surrounds electoral forecasting. “Only God knows the true outcome,” he added, stressing the unpredictability that often accompanies such pivotal moments in a nation’s political life.

His comments came in response to his own earlier predictions, which had suggested that the Akufo-Addo administration, led by Bawumia, would secure a second …