EC sets September 2 for Akwatia by-election

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that nominations for the upcoming Akwatia Constituency by-election will be open from Sunday, August 11, to Tuesday, August 13, 2025.

This follows the passing of the sitting Member of Parliament (MP), Ernest Kumi. The by-election is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in accordance with Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution.

According to the EC, interested aspirants must download nomination forms between July 30 and August 13, and submit the completed forms to the Returning Officer at the Denkyembour District Office within the nomination window.

Each aspiring candidate must submit two recent bust-sized photographs taken against a red background, clearly showing the full face and ears, along with a non-refundable filing fee of GHC 10,000.

However, female aspirants and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will benefit from a reduced fee of GHC 7,500.

Per the EC’s requirements, nomination forms must be signed by two registered voters in the constituency—a proposer and a seconder—and endorsed by eighteen additional registered voters.

Additionally, candidates must attach their written consent to the nomination forms.

The Commission has urged all aspirants and the general public to comply strictly with the nomination guidelines and timelines.

Source: AdomOnline

READ ALSO:

• Era of unregulated and uncontrolled road contracts now a thing of the past – Roads Minister 
• Roads Minister questions Akufo-Addo’s 10,000km road claims