Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, has boldly declared that the spirit of the late Akwatia Ernest Kumi will not rest until the NPP retains his seat.
The NPP National Youth Organiser on UTV Ghana is quoted to have stated, “The spirit of Ernest Kumi will not rest until his seat is retained!”.
Salam Mustapha, in a separate interview, has also alleged that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) are likely to bring thugs to the Akwatia by-election.
Salam Mustapha doubt the NDC’s ability to contest the Akwatia by-election fairly and transparently.
Speaking in an interview on the Channel One Newsroom, Salam Mustapha stated, “When we were going to Ablekuma North, there were remarks from NDC people that they are going to retaliate for what happened in Ayawaso West-Wuogon and so on.
There were such remarks made by NDC people, and it happened. And I can tell you, knowing the NDC, they are very dishonest. We cannot trust them when they say they are not going to bing people there. You go there and the ‘azoka’ boys will be there. I know these people. We have worked over the period, and I can tell you that the NDC will bring thugs,” he stated.
In addition, Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), also known as Nana B, has revealed the party will protect itself in the upcoming Akwatia by-election on Tuesday, September 2.
Nana B noted that the NPP party’s supporters being attacked during the Ablekuma North have made it necessary for the party to put its security measures in place.
Speaking on the Citi Eyewitness News on Tuesday, August 19, Nana B stated, “We have said that it is important that we protect ourselves. Self-protection is well defined within the remit of the law. We are not going to deploy any thugs. We are not going to deploy any vigilantes. No, but what we have said is that we are going to protect ourselves. I am not sure that is a crime.
“We will protect ourselves. All that we are saying is that the protection will not be unlawful. The protection will not infringe on any laws whatsoever. It will not be an act of illegality,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming Akwatia parliamentary by-election will begin today, Wednesday, August 20.
Benjamin Bano-Bioh, the Commission’s Director of Electoral Services, speaking to journalists, stated, “As of now, we are going to start the printing of ballots from tomorrow”.
“Procurement has already been done. We have procured all the materials required for the election, so we are already”, he added.
He made this announcement after the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) assembled a crucial meeting today with representatives of political parties.
The meeting was to discuss preventive measures against election-related violence and key security arrangements for the upcoming poll.
In addition, Bernard Bediako, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Akwatia, has said the party is well-positioned to secure an Akwatia by-election victory.
The NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Akwatia expressed confidence in winning the September 2, 2025, by-election.
Speaking to the media in Akwatia on Sunday, August 17, Bernard Bediako stated, “We are moving through the towns and communities to spread our message. Today is a market day in Akwatia, and fortunately, our party office is close to the market.
We are starting there to engage the people and help them understand the need to vote for me and the NDC so that together we can drive development in Akwatia,” he added.
However, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over the weekend, staged a Unity Walk in Akwatia.
The NPP Unity Walk in Akwatia drew thousands of supporters and was led by the party’s Eastern Regional Chairman, Jeff Konadu Addo, and other regional executives.
Salam Mustapha, the NPP’s National Youth Organiser, constituency executives, polling agents, and grassroots members also took part in the walk.
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