Prominent figures of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stormed the Akwatia constituency ahead of the by-election scheduled for September 2, 2025, staging a massive health walk to signal their intent to retain the seat in honor of the late Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
The exercise, held on Sunday, August 17, began at Boadua Bridge, passed through principal streets in Akwatia, and concluded at the party’s constituency office.
The walk was designed to mobilize grassroots support and engage residents, rallying them to vote for the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, Solomon Kwame Asumado.
Addressing party faithful and sympathizers, National Organiser, Salam Mustapha stated that the loss of their MP was deeply painful and emphasized the party’s determination not to cede the seat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“We are aware that the NDC is eager to snatch this seat from us by using rough tactics. We are assuring each one of you that your vote would be protected, so allay any fear and come out in your numbers on September 2, to cast your vote for Solomon Asumado to become the next Member of Parliament for Akwatia,” he said.
Solomon Kwame Asumado, the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, expressed confidence in Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tetteh Yohuno that he would act professionally to ensure a peaceful, incident-free election.
He warned that should the IGP and his men fail to uphold their duties accordingly, the party would confront their officers directly, stressing their commitment to preventing bloodshed in Akwatia.
Former Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer of the NPP, Hajia Fati Vondolie, expressed faith in the electorate, noting that the people of Akwatia had witnessed the achievements of the NPP government and the late MP, Yaw Kumi, and would vote accordingly to secure the seat for Solomon Asumado.
Eastern Regional Chairman of the NPP, Jeff Konadu Addo, urged participants to engage every household in the constituency and to encourage them to vote for Asumado on September 2 in memory of Yaw Kumi.
He cited an Akan tradition that holds that when someone dies in a family, a stranger is not brought in from outside to inherit the deceased’s property.
Therefore, he argued, the NDC is not the rightful party to occupy the seat and thus they should back off.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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