The National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to a peaceful and lawful electoral process as preparations intensify for the Akwatia by-election.
Addressing journalists on Monday, August 25, after a high-level engagement with the clergy at the Akwatia GCD Walker Club, Mr. Opare Addo stressed that the NDC is a law-abiding party that values Ghana’s democratic stability above partisan interests. He cautioned all party supporters and campaigners to avoid any conduct that could spark violence or undermine the credibility of the election.
“NDC is a law-abiding party; we will not indulge in any acts that will destabilise this country. We’re the midwives of Ghana’s democracy; we hold it very dear. Whatever we have to do to safeguard democracy, we will do,” he said.
Mr. Opare Addo further urged the Ghana Police Service and security agencies to remain vigilant, impartial, and proactive in curbing any attempts by groups or individuals to foment trouble during the poll. He added that the NDC had already instructed its supporters to remain disciplined and refrain from retaliating even in the face of provocation.
He also extended a direct caution to the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), stressing that the NDC would not tolerate acts of intimidation or violence.
The NDC Youth Organiser commended senior party figures, including Erasmus Koney Ali, popularly known as Asanka Poyooyo, and former Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Henry Boakye Yiadom, for setting aside personal differences to support the party’s candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo. According to him, this unity of purpose reflects the NDC’s readiness to consolidate its support base and reclaim the seat.
“We’re a united party and we believe that in unity we will be able to win the Akwatia seat,” Mr. Opare Addo emphasized.
The Akwatia by-election, triggered by [insert reason for by-election—death, resignation, or court ruling if known], has drawn significant national attention as both the NDC and NPP intensify their campaigns in the Eastern Region constituency, traditionally considered a political hotspot.
Security experts and election observers have called for heightened vigilance to ensure a free, fair, and transparent process.
