The Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwa, has highlighted the prevalent issue of voter apathy in the Ashanti region, known as the stronghold of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He pointed out that this was evident during the recent by-election held in the Ejisu constituency within the Ashanti Region. In light of this observation, he urged the NPP to take proactive measures to address this concern.
“NPP must find a way to motivate voters to come out and vote…Apathy is real in the Ashanti region,” Mussa Dankwa said on the Ghana Tonight show on Tuesday, April 30.
In the by-election, the NPP candidate emerged victorious after overcoming competition from five other candidates. These included Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, an independent candidate with NPP connections, Esther Osei from the Convention People’s Party, Beatrice Boakye from the Liberal Party of Ghana, as well as independent candidates Freduah Agyemang Joseph and Attakorah Joseph.
Based on the results announced by the Electoral Commission, Kwabena Boateng secured 55.79% of the total votes cast, while his main contender, Kwabena Aduomi, received 43.24%.
These results were compiled from all 204 polling stations. Kwabena Boateng garnered 27,782 votes, while Kwabena Aduomi received 21,536 votes.
Out of an expected 100,000 eligible voters, a total of 49,780 individuals participated in the by-election.
This electoral event became necessary following the passing of the incumbent MP, Dr. John Kumah, in March, after a brief illness.