Andrew Asiamah Amoako has played down the impact of the ongoing Akwatia by-election, stressing that the contest is more symbolic than decisive.
The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament noted that the outcome will not significantly alter the numbers in Parliament.
“When it comes to the significance of this election, personally, I do not see it. For the NPP, we are only contesting to honour the soul of our late brother, Ernest Kumi.
“It doesn’t change anything for us. The same way, I do not see how it adds anything to the NDC if they win,” he said while speaking on the sidelines of the election before it ended.
He further explained that the numerical strength in Parliament already makes the stakes clear.
“We are 87, they are 186. The difference is clear, and this by-election does not change that reality.
“It is more of a political assessment tool—an exercise to test the strength and structure of the parties after the 2024 general elections,” he added.
The Akwatia by-election was triggered by the passing of the late NPP MP Ernest Kumi, with both the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to retain or claim the seat.
