The ruling party, NDC, has cleared all three aspirants who picked up forms to contest in the party’s upcoming primaries in the Akwatia Constituency.
The three aspirants include former Member of Parliament, Henry Boakye; Bernard Bediako Baidoo, the current NDC Akwatia Constituency Secretary; and Erasmus Koney Ali completed their vetting process on Thursday, July 31.
According to the party’s guidelines, the three applicants will file nominations by the close of Wednesday, July 30, after which they will also be vetted on Thursday, July 31.
After the vetting process, there was balloting for the aspirants. Bernard Bediako Baidoo picked one, Erasmus Koney Ali two, and former MP Henry Boakye three.
The NDC Akwatia primaries are slated for Monday, August 4, 2025.
However, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has chosen the Akwatia constituency treasurer, Solomon Asumadu, as its candidate for the Akwatia by-election.
According to reports, the NPP decided against holding a primary for the upcoming Akwatia by-election.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission (EC) has officially scheduled Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for the by-election in the Akwatia Constituency.
This follows the passing of Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi.
According to the EC, the seat has officially become vacant in line with Article 112(5) of the Constitution.
On Wednesday, July 30, in released a statement that EC opened nominations for individuals interested in contesting the by-election.
Part of the statement read, “The Commission will receive nominations from prospective candidates for the election of a Member of Parliament for the said constituency”.
The filing fee for each candidate is set at GH¢10,000.
However, female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) have been reduced to GH¢7,500.
The EC revealed nomination forms will be received from candidates from Monday, August 11, to Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Denkyembour District Office of the EC.
