The Electoral Commission of Ghana has officially set Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as the date for the by‑election in the Akwatia Constituency, following the death of incumbent MP Cherished Ernest Yaw Kumi in July.
The Electoral Commission has released key details for the upcoming Akwatia by-election, scheduled for September 2, 2025, following the death of MP Ernest Yaw Kumi.
Nomination forms will be available for download from July 30 to August 13, with submissions accepted from August 11 to 13 at the Denkyembour District Office.
Candidates must submit four copies of their forms, endorsements from 20 registered voters, two passport-sized photos, and pay a filing fee of GH¢10,000 for male candidates and GH¢7,500 for women and persons with disabilities.
This election complies with Article 112(5) of the Constitution, which mandates a by-election within 60 days of a parliamentary vacancy.
Kumi, an NPP MP who won the seat in December 2024, died suddenly in July 2025. Akwatia, a constituency in the Eastern Region, has historically seen close contests between the NPP and NDC.
The by-election is significant not only for restoring representation to the constituency but also as a possible indicator of shifting political sentiments.
Political parties are expected to announce candidates shortly, and the race will be watched closely for its gender and disability inclusion, as well as the integrity and security of the process.
The EC has firmly scheduled the Akwatia by‑election for September 2, 2025, with clear nomination procedures and fees in place.
This critical vote will fill the seat left vacant by the late MP Ernest Kumi and serve as both a constitutional requirement and a political litmus test in the Eastern Region.
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Source: Myxyzonline.com
