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NDC's Bernard Bediako Baidoo Wins Akwatia Parliamentary By-Election

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The Akwatia parliamentary by-election held on Tuesday saw Mr. Bernard Bediako Baidoo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) emerge victorious with 18,199 votes out of a total of 33,516 valid votes. His closest contender, Mr. Solomon Kwame Asumadu of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), garnered 15,235 votes, while Patrick Owusu of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) secured 82 votes. The election recorded a total of 303 rejected ballots. Mr. Baidoo has expressed his commitment to championing development for the people of Akwatia and working on lawful mining in the area.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mr. Bernard Bediako Baidoo of the NDC won the Akwatia parliamentary by-election with 18,199 votes, securing a clear majority.
  • The by-election was held across 119 polling stations, following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Mr. Ernest Yaw Kumi of the NPP, who won the seat in the 2024 general election.
  • The voting process was generally peaceful, except for a scuffle between some NPP and NDC executives at the Akwatia Lorry Station Polling Centre.
  • Akwatia has alternated between the NPP and NDC since 1992, with the seat being won by the NDC in 1992, 1996, 2012, and 2020, and by the NPP in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2016, and 2024.
  • Mr. Baidoo has promised to work on lawful mining in the area, addressing concerns raised by the local population.
  • The by-election recorded a total of 303 rejected ballots, indicating some irregularities in the voting process.
  • The deployment of election materials commenced at around 0400 hours, with some polling stations finishing their setup by 0600 hours.

Statistics:

  • Total valid votes: 33,516
  • Total votes cast: 48,731 (valid votes + rejected ballots)
  • Invalid votes: 303
  • Turnout percentage: (data not provided)
  • Margin of victory: 3,964 votes (18,199 - 15,235)
  • Percentage of rejected ballots: 0.62% (303 / 48,731)

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency
  • National Democratic Congress (NDC)
  • New Patriotic Party (NPP)
  • Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG)
  • Electoral Commission of Ghana (date not specified)

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