The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared Ernest Kumi of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia, following a prolonged and contentious electoral process.

The declaration took place at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, after several failed attempts to finalise the results in the Eastern Region.

Ernest Kumi secured 19,269 votes, defeating the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) candidate, Henry Yiadom Boakye, who polled 17,206 votes.

The Akwatia constituency, traditionally an NPP stronghold, became a focal point of national attention during the December 7 elections due to delays, disputes, and accusations, which turned what should have been a routine process into a drawn-out affair.