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.
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has delivered President John Dramani Mahama’s goodwill message to the people of Akwatia, urging them to rally behind the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, in Tuesday’s by-election.
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has joined the campaign trail in the Akwatia Constituency ahead of Tuesday’s by-election, urging residents to throw their support behind the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Solomon Kwame Asumadu.
Twelve aspirants seeking to contest the Tamale Central Constituency parliamentary seat have been cleared by the vetting committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The Ghana Police Service has announced the deployment of 5,500 personnel to maintain peace and order during the Akwatia by-election scheduled for September 2.
The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that five aspirants have successfully filed their completed nomination forms to contest in the party’s upcoming presidential primary.
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has declared himself the most prepared candidate to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and to contest for the presidency in 2028.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the start of registration for additional delegates ahead of its upcoming presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.