Speaking on the AM Show on JoyNews, Dr Asah-Asante described the by-election as a crucial test for both the NDC and the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).

“This election hinged on two things,” he explained. “The resilience of the NPP and the perceived decline of the NDC’s goodwill. What we saw, however, is that the NDC’s goodwill is rising at an impressive pace, while that of the NPP appears to be diminishing.”

He stressed that the results should serve as a wake-up call for the NPP, urging them to reorganise.
“It gives them serious homework. They must put their house in order if they want to remain competitive and fight head-on,” he advised.

Dr Asah-Asante further highlighted Akwatia’s status as a swing constituency, noting that outcomes there are often unpredictable.
“Ordinarily, one would have expected the NPP to have an advantage. But events took a different turn, and the outcome proved otherwise,” he explained.

While acknowledging the NPP’s decline in performance, Dr Asah-Asante cautioned against writing them off entirely.
“Yes, their numbers are dropping, but the NPP remains a force to reckon with in Parliament. They must, however, sit up and work harder,” he added.

Source: myjoyonline

The survey, conducted between August 27 and 28 with a representative sample of 2,050 registered voters, places Baidoo ahead with 53% support. His closest contender, Solomon K. Asumadu of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), secured 47%.

The by-election was triggered by the unfortunate passing of NPP MP Ernest Kumi on July 7, leaving the Akwatia parliamentary seat vacant. The constituency, long regarded as a swing seat, is now shaping up as a decisive battleground and an early indicator of voter sentiment heading into the 2028 general elections.

Beyond party loyalty, the survey highlights that unemployment, economic difficulties, and limited access to social amenities are the key issues influencing voter decisions in Akwatia.

Global InfoAnalytics, however, cautioned that the role of undecided voters remains significant. Their final choices could either cement Baidoo’s lead or narrow the margin in favor of Asumadu as election day approaches.

source: myjoyonline