Renowned pollster Ben Ephson has responded to claims made by the Ashanti Regional campaign manager for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Alan Kyerematen, that he conducts polls in exchange for money.
In an interview on Akoma TV on April 13, Collins Owusu Amankwah, who is the Ashanti Regional campaign manager for Alan and a former Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, claimed that Ben Ephson’s polls are not credible and alleged that the pollster makes favourable predictions for politicians who pay him.
However, in response to these allegations, Ben Ephson stated that he is measured in what he says now, adding that "When you are bathing and a man comes for your cloth, you don’t run naked after the person."
Ben Epson highlighted that over his 22 years of research, he has achieved 83% accuracy, he also noted that in 2019, he was part of a team of University of Ghana lecturers who conducted research on the list of MPs who were likely to lose their seats.
“So, I have seen what Alan’s Ashanti Regional campaign manager has said, so let me take my time and say this, there is this saying that goes like ‘When you are bathing and a man person comes for your cloth, you don’t run naked after the person, so I have been very measured in what I say.
“In 2019, the University of Ghana lecturers that did research about the list of MPs who will lose their seat, I was part of them …he doesn’t believe in research, and he also said I take money and conduct polls…in twenty-two years (22) I have gotten 83% accuracy.
“I have done 7 polls, national polls…if he wants to help his candidate, Alan, there are people at Alan’s camp who come to me and ask why I said he will be third and I have explained to them,” he added.
Source: ghanaweb.com
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I don't need a pollster to tell me Bawumia will be the flag bearer of the great NPP. I can feel it in my balls. Lol
Would have been great if Ben showed how he came by the 83% accuracy, he should have attacjed his predictions and outcomes for us to measure, I dont know who would win tho, but wish it is not Bawumia because he failed as economic management team head and shouldn't be rewarded
Hahahaaaa, at times you also need to come out of the bathroom naked and chasing the ***barred word*** for your towel for him to know ***barred word*** is not the exclusive preserve of only mad men.Anybody can be mad depending on the circumstances. Better still walk naked from the bathroom to your bedroom and wear your clothes, now come out and chase the ***barred word***. If you can't still do this then your response is a defeatist one. Simply put Collins Owusu Amankwa United 1 Ben Ephson Polls United 0. Adisaa disaaa 1 nil. How did you come bye your 83% accuracy? Show working.