Akwatia by-election: NDC sets date to open nominations

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the opening of nominations for interested party members interested in contesting the by-election in the Akwatia Constituency.

The party says interested candidates can pick nomination forms on July 28 and return them on July 30, 2025.

This is contained in a press release dated July 25 and signed by the General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey.

“The National Democratic Congress wishes to inform the general public, Party members, and prospective aspirants of the following arrangements regarding the upcoming Akwatia Constituency Parliamentary Primaries in the Eastern Region:
1. Filing of Nomination Forms
• Nomination forms are to be collected from the Eastern Regional Office of the Party.
• Completed forms must be returned to the same office after filling.
2. Delegates List
• Delegates list will be provided to all aspirants upon verification that the approved filing fee has been deposited into the Party’s official account.
3. Filing Fees and Concessions
• Female aspirants and persons living with disabilities shall enjoy a 50% reduction on the approved filing fee.” the press release outlined.

This comes after the Electoral Commission set September 2 for the by election in the Akwatia Constituency

“Nominations will be opened on August 5-7, 2025,” the NDC’s Deputy Director of Elections, Rashid Tanko Computer revealed after an IPAC meeting earlier in the day.

“All aspirants and stakeholders are expected to strictly adhere to the timelines outlined.
The Party urges all aspirants to comply with these directives and conduct their activities with decorum, decency, unity, and in the spirit of fairness,” Mr Kwetey cautioned.

The parliamentary seat of the Akwatia Constituency became vacant following the death of the incumbent Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi after a short illness.