Inspector General of Police Assesses Readiness of Officers Ahead of Akwatia By-Election

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and members of the Police Management Board have arrived at the High-Risk Operations Training Centre to assess the readiness of officers ahead of the Akwatia by-election scheduled for September 3, 2025. The by-election was prompted by the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi, who was accused of vote buying and electoral irregularities. The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that the printing of ballots for the by-election will commence on August 20, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IGP and Police Management Board are assessing the readiness of officers ahead of the Akwatia by-election, which is scheduled to take place on September 3, 2025.
  • The by-election was prompted by the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi, who was accused of vote buying and electoral irregularities.
  • The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that the printing of ballots for the by-election will commence on August 20, 2025.
  • The IGP, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and police officers arrived at the High-Risk Operations Training Centre in the Eastern Region on August 20, 2025, to assess the readiness of officers.
  • The Akwatia by-election follows a series of controversy and legal challenges, including a contempt ruling against the sitting MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, and an interim injunction preventing him from acting as MP.
  • The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's ruling, and subsequently quashed the contempt ruling, bench warrant, and related orders.

Statistics:

  • The Akwatia by-election is scheduled to take place on September 3, 2025.
  • The printing of ballots for the by-election will commence on August 20, 2025.
  • The deceased Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi, passed away on July 7, 2025.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, August 20, 2025.
  • Channel One TV's X page, August 20, 2025.
  • Ghana Web, August 20, 2025.
  • Supreme Court of Ghana, June 11, 2025.