Three members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have reportedly picked up nomination forms to contest the upcoming parliamentary primaries in the Akwatia Constituency.

The aspirants include former Member of Parliament of Akwatia, Henry Boakye, the Constituency Secretary Bernard Bediako Baidoo, and Erasmus Koney Ali, according to a report by myjoyonline.com on July 29, 2025.

Per the party’s official timetable, all candidates including any additional aspirants are expected to submit their nomination forms by Wednesday, July 30.

Vetting will take place the following day, Thursday, July 31, after which balloting to determine the positions on the ballot paper will follow immediately.

The primaries are scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

This by-election was triggered by the unfortunate passing of Akwatia's sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi, on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Meanwhile, the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its candidate for the Akwatia by-election.

Following extensive stakeholder consultations, the party has settled on Solomon Kwame Asumadu, Chief Executive Officer of Owuo Mining Company.

The NPP indicated that this choice was made through consensus, avoiding the need for a contested primary.

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