NDC rallies members for Akwatia by-election

The Eastern Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on all its members, supporters, and well-wishers to throw their full weight behind the party’s campaign for the upcoming Akwatia by-election.

In a statement issued on August 16, 2025, and signed from its regional office in Koforidua, the Secretariat described the by-election as a defining moment for the NDC’s grassroots mobilisation and a chance to reaffirm its strength under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.

“As we continue in our collective mission to build a better Ghana under the visionary leadership of H.E John Mahama, we invite all members, supporters, and sympathizers to join us in actively campaigning for our parliamentary candidate in the upcoming Akwatia by-election,” the statement read.

The party emphasised that the contest provides a “crucial opportunity” to reclaim Akwatia and send a strong message of unity. According to the Secretariat, the NDC’s parliamentary candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has demonstrated commitment to representing the hopes and aspirations of the people, and the duty now rests on the NDC family to rally behind him for a “resounding victory.”

The statement outlined the party’s campaign strategy, which will rely on door-to-door outreach, community engagements, and broad voter mobilisation across the constituency. To coordinate these activities, the NDC announced its Akwatia Party Office as the deployment centre for volunteers. Supporters willing to contribute financially or physically to the campaign have been directed to contact Mohammed Ismail on 0244974106.

In rallying its base, the Secretariat urged party faithful to rise above apathy and embrace action, stressing that success will depend on collective effort.

“Let us rise above apathy, show love and action, and demonstrate the power and solidarity of the NDC family. Victory in Akwatia is within reach. Let us come together and demonstrate our resolve to build a better Ghana. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can reclaim Akwatia. Together, we can build a better Ghana,” the statement concluded.

The Akwatia by-election, scheduled for September 2, was triggered by the death of sitting New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi. In the 2024 general election, Mr. Kumi polled 19,269 votes to narrowly defeat the NDC’s Henry Yiadom Boakye, who secured 17,206. The NDC contested that outcome, describing it as an “unfair loss,” and later challenged the results in court.

With Bernard Bediako Baidoo now leading the NDC ticket, the party views the by-election as a fresh opportunity to correct what it believes was a disputed outcome and to strengthen its footing in the Eastern Region.