Akwatia by-election: NPP likely to win with a close margin of 0.1%
By: MENSAH Maxwell mensahm1815@gmail.com A kwatia 2025: Ghana's Ultimate Political Showdown is Here! In the heart of Ghana's Eastern Region, a small, diamond-rich constituency is once again poised to decide the nation's political mood. Welcome to Akwatia—Ghana’s undisputed political crystal ball. For decades, the winner in Akwatia hasn't just won a seat in parliament; they've often predicted the direction of the entire country. This is the ultimate bellwether, a swing district so finely balanced that the average vote share between the two major parties is a statistical dead heat: NPP 49.98% vs. NDC 49.97%. Why All Eyes Are on Akwatia The upcoming by-election on September 2, 2025, is more than a routine vote. It’s a high-stakes political thriller triggered by the death of NPP MP Ernest Yaw Kumi. The contest pits the NPP's Solomon Kwame Asumadu, a local miner, against the NDC's Bernard Bediako Baidoo, a sharp legal mind. But this is about more than just two ca...