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By-election: No money, no vote – Akwatia residents demand

Akwatia residents tie their votes to cash demands in tense by-election

Kojo Emmanuel by Kojo Emmanuel
September 2, 2025
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Concerns about voter inducement have taken centre stage after some residents living in the Akwatia constituency openly declared that they would only vote in the by-election to elect a Member of Parliament if offered money.

At the Akwatia Zongo-Vawaso Electoral Area, some voters openly told Accra-based Citi FM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, during the ongoing by-election that they would only come out to cast their ballots after receiving money from the two main political parties (NDC and NPP).

The residents voiced frustration over the inability of politicians to share monetary inducements, attributing it to the heightened security presence in the area.

A resident said “Due to the presence of the heavy security, the politicians were unable to distribute money to us. We didn’t get anything.”

“We have been trained this way, we love money. We have been given money during elections over the years; we’re waiting to receive money from the parties before we vote. We haven’t voted yet,” another constituent stated.

🚨 #AkwatiaByElection: “We’ve been trained this way. We love money!” — Some Akwatia constituents express displeasure over the lack of monetary favors due to heavy security presence. One said she’s waiting to be “paid” before voting.

📺 Live coverage: https://t.co/EaCzyMSIMA… pic.twitter.com/HAZoDWvBuF

— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) September 2, 2025

The by-election, supervised by the Electoral Commission (EC), has attracted strong interest from political parties, civil society groups, and election observers.

Security agencies have also been deployed to ensure a peaceful and orderly process.

The poll was necessitated by the death of the sitting MP, Ernest Kumi, who passed away recently after a short illness. Kumi, a first-term legislator on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), had been involved in a high-profile legal battle over the legitimacy of his seat.

His passing came just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned his contempt conviction relating to the disputed 2024 parliamentary election results—marking a significant loss to both his constituents and the NPP.

Akwatia is historically regarded as a swing constituency, with elections often keenly contested between the NPP and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The seat has therefore become a political hotspot, drawing attention well beyond the Eastern Region.

The by-election has drawn candidates from the NPP, NDC, other political parties, and an independent aspirant. The NPP is fielding Solomon Kwame Asumadu, while the NDC has presented Bernard Bediako Baidoo.

Both men have campaigned vigorously in recent weeks, supported by their respective party leaders and national executives, who have made several high-profile visits to the constituency.

The EC has assured stakeholders of a transparent and credible election.

With more than 50,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots, today’s by-election is not only about filling a vacant seat but also serves as a crucial test of strength for the two major political parties.

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