Bernard Bediako Baidoo, NDC Akwatia Constituency Secretary, elected NDC parliamentary candidate for upcoming Akwatia by-election
Akwatia Constituency Prepares for By-Election
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana is in full swing with preparations for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in the Akwatia Constituency, scheduled for September 2, 2025. The by-election was necessitated by the passing of the sitting Member of Parliament, and both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) are gearing up for a fiercely contested race. The EC has assured all stakeholders of its readiness to conduct a free, fair, and transparent election, having deployed personnel and election materials to the constituency. The commission is working closely with security agencies to ensure a peaceful environment, avoiding the tensions and isolated incidents of violence that have characterized some past by-elections. The Akwatia by-election is being viewed as a significant litmus test for the two major political parties ahead of the next general elections. Political analysts believe the outcome will provide crucial insights into…