Heavy police presence as NDC holds primary for Akwatia by-election
There is a significant police presence at the GCD Walker Park in Akwatia on Monday, August 4, as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) conducts its parliamentary primary to elect a candidate for the upcoming by-election in the Akwatia constituency.
Security personnel have been deployed across the area to ensure peace and order as party delegates vote for their preferred candidate from three contenders vying for the party’s nomination.
The aspirants are former Member of Parliament Henry Boakye Yiadom, former Presiding Member of the Akwatia Municipal Assembly Erasmus Ali Korney, and party member Bernard Bediako Baidoo.
Although the atmosphere remains tense, it is orderly, with party supporters gathered in large numbers at the venue, eagerly awaiting the result. Police officers continue to patrol the area to maintain a smooth voting process.
Speaking to journalists at the venue, Mark-Oliver Kevor, Eastern Regional Chairman of the NDC, expressed confidence in the party’s chances in the upcoming by-election. He stated that the winner of today’s primary would be the NDC’s candidate for the September 2 vote.
“The NDC is fully prepared and united behind this by-election. We believe Akwatia is ready for change, and our candidate, once elected today, will carry the constituency to victory on 2nd September,” Dr Kevor stated.
The by-election follows the unexpected death of Ernest Kumi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia, who had been in office until his passing. Prior to his death, Kumi’s victory was being contested by the NDC in court over alleged irregularities in the December 2024 election.
With the seat now vacant, political activity in the constituency has intensified as both the NPP and NDC gear up for what promises to be a fiercely contested race.
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