The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has assured Ghanaians of the Service’s readiness to maintain peace and order during the Akwatia by-election scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Addressing the media at the High-Risk Operations Training Centre at Akyerematen in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, he explained that the officers have undergone training to enhance their preparedness for the by-election.

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"We decided to come and sharpen their skills towards the Akwatia by-election. We were brought here to come and see how prepared they are. They are going to Akwatia well-prepared so that they can handle all the threats.

The IGP also stressed that the police would not tolerate any acts of lawlessness during the by-election.

"We are ready for the elections, and all the threats we've been hearing from TikTok, and other social media platforms. The training has also given us the room to prepare adequately towards the elections and also remove fear from the people and the electorates in Akwatia. Nobody can come to this constituency and cause any trouble.

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"We want to assure Ghanaians that the police is ready to handle any type of thing that may come in Akwatia. We are ready with the men who can handle this situation. Our eyes are red for Akwatia, and nobody should think of coming to cause any trouble," he added.

The by-election follows the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Solomon Kwame Asumadu is contesting against Bernard Bediako of National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that the printing of ballots for by-election will officially commence on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

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