A new survey by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that men continue to dominate the delegate structures of Ghana’s two main political parties, the NDC and NPP, with women accounting for less than a quarter in both camps.
The data, released on Thursday, February 12, 2026, shows that female delegates in the NDC make up “20%,” while the NPP records “19%.” In contrast, male delegates constitute “80%” in the NDC and “81%” in the NPP.
The poll sampled 5,100 NDC delegates and 7,500 NPP delegates.
The figures point to persistent gender imbalance in internal party structures, despite years of advocacy for greater female participation in politics.
The survey also examined the educational background of party delegates, revealing that most have basic or secondary education.
Among NDC delegates, “36%” have Junior High School (JHS) education, while “34%” attained Senior High School (SHS) level. For the NPP, “40%” are JHS graduates and “35%” have SHS certificates.
At the tertiary level, the NDC records “18%,” compared to “13%” for the NPP.
In both parties, “12%” of delegates have “no qualification,” according to the report.
Christianity remains the dominant religion among delegates of both parties.
The data shows that “70%” of NDC delegates are Christians, compared to “81%” in the NPP. Muslim delegates account for “22%” in the NDC and “18%” in the NPP.
Traditional religion followers stand at “1%” in both parties, while those with “no religion” also make up “1%” each. The report indicates that “others” record “0%” for both parties.
On ethnicity, Akan delegates form the largest group, especially within the NPP.
The survey indicates that “45%” of NDC delegates are Akan, while the NPP records a higher “59%.” Mole-Dagbani delegates represent “18%” in the NDC and “16%” in the NPP.
Ewes account for “12%” in the NDC and “8%” in the NPP, while Ga-Adangme delegates make up “10%” and “7%” respectively.
Other groups include Guan with “5%” in both parties, Gurma with “3%” in the NDC and “2%” in the NPP, and Mande, which records “1%” in the NDC and “0%” in the NPP. Grusi and Gur each account for “1%” in both parties.
The findings suggest that both major parties still rely heavily on male, Christian, and Akan-dominated structures, with limited representation of women and minority groups.
