Electoral Process Underway in Ablekuma North Constituency

Strategic Insights -

The electoral process in the Ablekuma North constituency is underway, with both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidates and supporters actively participating. The NPP's Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie toured polling stations accompanied by party supporters and key personalities, while the NDC's Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia expressed confidence in the victory of the NDC's parliamentary candidate. The police have interdicted an officer accused of assaulting a journalist, and voting is proceeding smoothly across the constituency.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NPP's Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie toured polling stations accompanied by party supporters and key personalities, including MP for Abetifi, Mr. Bryan Acheampong, and MP for Akuapem North, Mr. Sammy Awuku.
  • The NDC's National Chairman, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, expressed confidence in the victory of the NDC's parliamentary candidate, stating that he will be surprised if they don't win.
  • The police have interdicted an officer accused of assaulting a journalist and have referred the matter to the Police Professional Standards Bureau for investigation.
  • Voting is proceeding smoothly across the constituency, with polls expected to close at 1700 hours.
  • A total of 6,839 voters are expected to cast their ballots in the constituency.
  • The results from the 19 polling stations will complete the total of 281 polling station results required to determine the winner of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election.

Statistics:

  • 113 voters are expected to cast their ballot at the Odorkor Divisional MTTD Station, Odorkor 1 Polling Station.
  • As of 0740 hours, four people had voted at the Odorkor Divisional MTTD Station, Odorkor 1 Polling Station.
  • A total of 112 people are expected to vote at the Presby Odorkor Church 4 Polling Station.
  • As of 0727 hours, 10 people had cast their ballots at the Presby Odorkor Church 4 Polling Station.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency (GNA), "NPP candidate tours polling stations" (July 11, 2025)
  • Ghana News Agency (GNA), "Vote no one, says NDC's chief MP" (July 11, 2025)
  • Ghana News Agency (GNA), "Police Service interdicts officer over alleged journalist's assault" (July 11, 2025)
  • Ghana News Agency (GNA), "NDC's Mustapha Gbande and NPP's Mavis Hawa Koomson engage in hearty debate" (July 11, 2025)