Provisional results from the Akwatia by-election are coming in rapidly from all 119 polling stations, with early figures indicating tight contests in key battlegrounds.
The Electoral Commission (EC) had expected about 50,000 eligible voters to participate following the death of sitting MP Ernest Yaw Kumi. However, the election day was marked by isolated incidents of violence and low voter turnout at some centres.
Results from certain polling stations have drawn national attention due to their potential to influence the overall outcome of the by-election.
The contest is fierce between the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) candidate, Solomon Asumadu, and the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Bernard Bediako Baidoo.
Sorting and counting of ballots are still ongoing in some polling stations, but the early provisional results are beginning to take shape.
