By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is holding its parliamentary primary to elect a candidate for the upcoming September 2 by-election in the Akwatia constituency of the Eastern region, amidst tight security.
Reports emerging from the area have it that there is a heavy police presence at the Akwatia GCD Walker Park, where the parliamentary primary is being held to choose a sole candidate from three contenders vying to represent the party in the by-election.
The aspirants include former Member of Parliament and 2024 NDC’s Parliamentary candidate, Mr. Henry Boakye Yiadom, former Presiding Member of the Akwatia Municipal Assembly, Erasmus Ali Korney, and another party member, Bernard Bediako Baidoo.
The atmosphere is tense yet orderly, with party supporters thronging the venue in anticipation of the outcome, while police officers patrol the park and surrounding areas to ensure a smooth process.
Addressing journalists ahead of the exercise at the venue, the Eastern Regional Chairman of the ruling NDC, Mr. Mark-Oliver Kevor, expressed strong confidence in the party’s chances at the by-election, declaring confidently that whoever emerges victorious in the internal election will effectively become the MP for Akwatia.
“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 come September 2, 2025,” Mr. Kevor stated.
The by-election follows the sudden passing of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi.
