Akwatia poll won’t change parliamentary balance- Asiamah Amoako
Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has downplayed the political weight of the Akwatia by-election, describing it as a symbolic exercise rather than one with any real impact on the balance of power in Parliament.
Speaking on the sidelines of the election on Tuesday, Mr. Asiamah, who also serves as the Independent Member of Parliament for Fomena noted that while both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are vigorously contesting the seat, the outcome would not alter the parliamentary arithmetic.
“When it comes to the significance of this election, personally, I do not see it. For the NPP, we are only contesting to honour the soul of our late brother, Ernest Kumi. It doesn’t change anything for us. The same way, I do not see how it adds anything to the NDC if they win,” he said.
The Akwatia seat became vacant following the death of NPP MP Ernest Kumi. His party has since fielded Solomon Asumadu in a bid to retain the seat, while the NDC is contesting with Bernard Bediako Baidoo.
Currently, the NPP holds 87 seats in Parliament, while the NDC commands a strong majority with 186. Against this backdrop, Mr. Asiamah described the by-election as more of a political gauge than a game-changer.
“We are 87, they are 186. The difference is clear, and this by-election does not change that reality. It is more of a political assessment tool—an exercise to test the strength and structure of the parties after the 2024 general elections,” he added.
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