The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has given firm assurances to the Electoral Commission (EC) and the people of Akwatia that the police are fully prepared to ensure a peaceful and secure by-election in the constituency, set for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
On Monday, September 1, the IGP visited Akwatia’s Collation Centre, where he met with the EC’s National Director of Training, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, and the Eastern Regional EC Director, John Appiah Baffoe.
During the inspection, IGP Yohuno expressed his confidence in the security arrangements, telling the officials, “We are all with you, and it will be fine. We’re strong on the ground, we’re fully prepared. And we will give you the support.”
The upcoming by-election was necessitated by the passing of Ernest Kumi, Akwatia’s late Member of Parliament.
The race has generated considerable interest, with polls pointing to a tight contest between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Bernard Baidoo Bediako, and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Solomon Asumadu.
A survey by Sanity Africa, conducted from August 1 to 27, shows Bediako in the lead with 52.3%, while Asumadu trails at 47.7%, a narrow 4.6-point gap. Similarly, Global Info Analytics projects Bediako with 53% support compared to Asumadu’s 47%, reinforcing the NDC candidate’s position as the frontrunner heading into election day.
As voters in Akwatia prepare to cast their ballots, the IGP’s assurance of robust police presence is expected to help maintain calm and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
