All set for Abuakwa North by-elections

All is set for Tuesday’s by-elections in Abuakwa North constituency in Eastern region.

The seat became vacant after the murder of Abuakwa North MP J.B. Danquah.
The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) pulled out of the upcoming election on grounds that it does not want to benefit from the late law maker’s death.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Abuakwa North Gifty Twum-Ampofo has told JoyNews she is confident of victory Tuesday.

“My chances are splendid. It’s already our seat…I’m not going to be complacent. We are working as if it a very completive election. We are leaving no stone unturned, ” said Twum-Boafo.

Returning Officer of the Electoral Commission for Abuakwa North, Offei Danso told Joy News they have taken receipt of all electoral materials and are ready for the polls.

He added that the election is between three candidates – the NPP, Ghana Freedom Party and the United Front Party.