A political clash is erupting after outspoken lawyer and politician Obiri Boahen dismissed a controversial opinion poll by Mussa Dankwah with a scathing verdict: “Any serious-minded person knows this is fake.”
The explosive remark has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s political space, igniting fierce debate over credibility, data integrity, and the growing influence of polls on public opinion.
“No Credible Mind Would Accept This”
Boahen didn’t hold back. In a fiery reaction, he tore into the methodology and conclusions of the poll, suggesting that it lacks the rigor and transparency expected of credible research.
According to him, the findings are not just questionable—they are outright misleading.
“This is not something any serious-minded person should take seriously,” he declared, casting doubt on both the data and its intent.
Poll Under Fire
The survey, conducted by Dankwah—widely known for political polling—had already begun gaining traction online before Boahen’s blistering critique poured fuel on the fire.
While supporters of the poll argue it reflects genuine public sentiment, critics are now rallying behind Boahen, calling for greater scrutiny into how such polls are conducted and publicized.
Credibility War: Data vs. Politics
At the heart of the controversy lies a deeper battle: who controls the narrative?
Polling has become a powerful tool in shaping perceptions ahead of elections, but Boahen’s comments underscore growing skepticism about whether all polls are created equal—or even trustworthy.
Is this a case of flawed data? Political bias? Or a deliberate attempt to sway public opinion?
Nation Divided
As reactions pour in, Ghanaians are sharply split. Some see Boahen’s comments as a necessary wake-up call against misinformation. Others accuse him of dismissing inconvenient data without evidence.
One thing is certain: the clash between Obiri Boahen and Mussa Dankwah has turned an ordinary poll into a full-blown national controversy.
And in the battle between numbers and narratives, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
