The Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia Constituency, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has pledged to serve the constituents to reciprocate the confidence reposed in him.
According to him, the resounding victory granted him, is testament to the confidence they have in him.
“We are grateful for the opportunity. It is a clear mandate, and we will not take it for granted,” he said.
Mr Baidoo stood on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He polled 18,199 votes as against 15,235 votes of the NPP candidate, Solomon Asumadu.
Speaking to newsmen on September 2 after the election, an elated Mr Baidoo stated that, “I focused on the main ball. I had my message delivered and it worked,”
Touching on how he will ensure that responsible mining is undertaken in the constituency, he said, “Akwatia is synonymous with mining, we just have to do it responsibly.”
The by-election which took place on September 2, 2025 was carried out at 119 polling stations with 33,518 valid voters cast.
The returning officer, Eric Gyamfi, who declared Mr Baidoo as Member of Parliament-elect said, “by the power vested in me, I hereby declare Bernard Bediako Baidoo as MP-elect,”
With this outcome of the by-election, the composition of the 9th Parliament is as follows:
- NPP seats – 87
- NDC Seats – 184
- Independent – 4
The by-election was necessitated by the death of the area’s lawmaker, Ernest Yaw Kumi. Mr Kumi died after short ilness.
The voting processes were relatively peaceful with few chaotic scenes being recorded at some polling stations.
One person was arrested by the police after chaos erupted at the NDC party office when some individuals destroyed the NDC candidate’s posters.
In another incident, fight erupted between NPP third National Vice Chairman, Osman Masawudu and NDC first National Vice Chairman, Awudu Sofo Azorka at Akwatia Lorry polling station while voting was ongoing.
Over 5,500 police personnel were deployed to ensure a peaceful by-election in Akwatia. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno toured some voting centers on Tuesday and assured Ghanaians that the Akwatia by-election will end peacefully without any disruptions.
