Director of Elections for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako, has voiced strong confidence that the party will retain the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the ongoing by-election, despite recent polls indicating an edge for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate.
The by-election was called following the passing of the late Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Evans Nimako spoke to Citi News’ Sammi Wiafe at Akwatia, asserting that the NPP’s candidate, Solomon Kwame Asumadu, remains the electorate’s top choice. “Sure, we have engaged the constituents and they have given us assurance, and we know that all things being equal, all rules complied, our candidate will emerge victorious,” he stated.
Nimako addressed the findings of a Global Info Analytics poll, which projected a 53% lead for the NDC’s Bernard Baidoo Bediako over Asumadu’s 47%. He questioned the poll’s credibility, pointing out, “A report that says a majority of the respondents are NPP affiliates, a report that says that the country is in the wrong direction. And the conclusion that the NDC candidate is ahead of the NPP candidate is questionable.”
Another survey by Sanity Africa, conducted from August 1 to 27, also placed Bediako ahead with 52.3%, while Asumadu trailed closely at 47.7%, a narrow 4.6-point gap. Nonetheless, Nimako insisted the party’s grassroots engagement and voter support would deliver victory for the NPP.
Voting in the Akwatia by-election is ongoing, with polls expected to close at 5:00 p.m. before the counting of ballots begins.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
