The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced for the information of the General Public that, following the unfortunate death of the Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency; Hon. Ernest Kumi, the seat of the Constituency in Parliament has become vacant. In accordance with Article 112 (5) of the Constitution, as amended, the Electoral Commission will hold a By-Election in the Constituency on Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025.
This was contained in a press release dated 30th July, 2025.
The EC stated that accordingly, it will receive nominations from prospective Candidates for the Election of a Member of Parliament for the said Constituency.
“The Nominations will be received at the Demkyembour District Office of the Commission from 11th August, 2025 to 13th August, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on each day. Interested Candidates are required to download the Nomination Forms from the Commission’s website (www.ec.gov.gh) from 30th July, 2025 to 13th August, 2025.
“A prospective Candidate may personally deliver or cause to be delivered on his/her behalf, by either the Proposer or Seconder of his/her Nomination, the completed Nomination Forms to the Returning Officer at the Denkyembour District Office of the Commission on the dates and times stated above.
“The Nomination Forms for each Candidate shall be witnessed by the signature or mark of two registered voters as Proposer and Seconder, and supported by eighteen other registered voters in the Constituency as assenting to the Nominations.
“The Nomination Forms shall also be endorsed with the Candidate’s consent to the Nomination.
“A Candidate shall at the time of submitting his/her completed Nomination Forms, provide the Returning Officer with two (2) copies of a recent post card (bust sized) photograph against a red background, showing his/her full face and ears.
“The filing fee for the election is Ten Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC10,000.00) per Candidate. However, the filing fee for Female Candidates and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is Seven Thousand Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (GHC7,500.00).
“All completed Nomination Forms are expected to be delivered in quadruplicate.
“We urge the public to be guided accordingly,” concluded a release signed by Mrs. Jean Mensa, Chairperson.
