The two main political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congres (NDC) , have climaxed weeks of intensive campaigning with massive rallies in Akwatia ahead of Tuesday’s crucial by-election.
The NDC drew thousands of supporters to the Boadua Lorry Station, where Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, General Secretary,Fiifi Kwetey, Political Advisor at the office of the Vice President – Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, and Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Amoakohene among others urged voters to rally behind the party’s candidate, Lawyer Bernard Bediako Baidoo.
They argued that electing him would guarantee development for Akwatia since the NDC is currently in government.
The NPP, on the other hand, staged its final rally at Kusi, the hometown of the NDC candidate.
Addressing the crowd, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, MP Kennedy Agyapong, National Youth Organizer Salam Mustapha, and National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye accused the NDC of frustrating the late MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, to his death.
They appealed to voters to punish the NDC by electing the NPP candidate, Solomon Kwame Asumadu.
The NPP further warned that it would not tolerate intimidation by security agencies or the NDC during the polls.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has assured residents of a peaceful election, announcing that 5,500 personnel and 600 operational officers have been deployed to Akwatia to protect voters and ensure law and order.
The by-election follows the sudden passing of the area’s Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi. Contesting the vacant seat are Solomon Kwame Asumadu of the NPP, Bernard Bediako Baidoo of the NDC, and Owusu Patrick of the Liberal People’s Party (LPG).
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com / Obed Ansah
