Akwatia votes today to elect a new MP

Voters in the Akwatia Constituency of the Eastern Region are heading to the polls today, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, to elect a new Member of Parliament following the death of the sitting MP, Ernest Kumi.

More than 50,000 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots in the highly anticipated by-election, which has become a major political showdown between the country’s two leading parties.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has fielded Bernard Bediako Baidoo, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is represented by Solomon Kwame Asumadu. Both candidates have campaigned vigorously in recent weeks, with party leaders and national executives making several high-profile visits to the constituency.

To guarantee security, the Ghana Police Service has deployed over 5,500 officers across the constituency. The officers are tasked with ensuring peace and order before, during, and after voting. Police have also warned against acts of violence, voter intimidation, or any breaches of electoral regulations, stressing their readiness to act decisively against offenders.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured political parties, candidates, and voters of a transparent and credible process. Special arrangements have been made to ensure timely delivery of materials, effective monitoring, and swift collation of results.

The by-election is attracting keen national attention as it is seen as a critical test of strength between the NDC and NPP in the run-up to the 2028 general elections. Political analysts say the outcome could serve as an indicator of voter sentiment and momentum for the two parties as they begin gearing up for the national contest