Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Akwatia constituency are casting their votes today to elect a parliamentary candidate who will represent the party in the forthcoming by-election scheduled for September 2, 2025. The NDC hopes that this internal election will galvanize its support base and position it strongly to reclaim the Akwatia parliamentary seat.
This by-election comes at a critical time for the party, which aims to reinforce its political influence in the Eastern Region. According to party officials, the primary is being conducted across several polling stations in Akwatia, with delegates turning out in significant numbers to participate in the selection of a candidate they believe can secure victory for the NDC.
Party executives have described the process as transparent and peaceful, noting that all aspirants and supporters have committed to respecting the outcome for the sake of party unity. In remarks made at a constituency meeting earlier in the week, NDC leadership expressed confidence that the eventual winner would have the full backing of the party in the campaign leading to the September by-election.
The NDC lost the Akwatia seat in the last parliamentary elections, and party strategists are focused on using this by-election as an opportunity to regain lost ground and reassert their presence in the constituency.
The Electoral Commission and local authorities have ensured that security and logistics are well in place to guarantee a smooth and credible election process. Official results of today’s primary are expected to be announced by the close of the day, setting the stage for a full campaign ahead of the September 2 by-election.