The newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia, Bernard Baidoo, says his victory in Tuesday’s by-election represents the electorate’s verdict on the eight-year governance of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, a day after securing the seat, Mr Baidoo argued that the outcome went beyond local factors and reflected national dissatisfaction with the NPP’s performance in government.
“Over the past eight years, nothing really happened in the constituency. This election is a reflection of the mandate of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the NPP for the eight years,” he said.
Mr Baidoo contrasted that record with the enthusiasm shown for ongoing road works under President John Dramani Mahama.
“H.E John Dramani Mahama just came to power, so if he is not able to do much but touched on a road which is not even up to a kilometre and the people are so excited, that should tell you how hungry they have been with regards to development,” he noted.
He further criticised the NPP’s neglect of loyal communities such as Kusi, stressing that the people’s decision was a vote for change.
The private legal practitioner, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emerged victorious in the closely contested Akwatia by-election with 18,199 votes (about 54%). His closest contender, Solomon Kwame Asumadu of the NPP, secured 15,235 votes, while Owusu Patrick of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) managed 82 votes.
The result marks a significant breakthrough for the NDC, reclaiming the crucial swing seat from the NPP.
Source: Albert Kuzor
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