The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will begin printing ballot papers for the upcoming Akwatia by-election on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Addressing journalists in Accra on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, following a meeting convened by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, Benjamin Bano Bioh, disclosed that all preparations for the by-election are complete.

He stated that procurement processes have been finalized and the Commission is ready to deliver a smooth and credible by-election in Akwatia.

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“As of now, we will start printing the ballots from tomorrow. Procurement has already been completed. We have procured all the materials required for the election, so we are ready,” he remarked.

Bano-Bioh also urged political stakeholders to abide by electoral rules.

“We are poised to deliver on our mandate in a professional manner, and we call on political parties to play by the rules,” he noted.

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The by-election, scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, follows the passing of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi.

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