Voting has officially ended in the Akwatia Constituency by-election, with counting of ballots currently underway at the various polling stations.
The Electoral Commission (EC) confirmed that polls closed at 5 p.m. after a day of voting across 119 polling stations in the constituency.
Electoral officers are now tallying the votes under the watch of party agents, security officials, and independent observers.
The by-election has been a closely contested race between Solomon Asumadu of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Bernard Badidoo Bediako of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The NPP is seeking to retain the seat, which became vacant following the passing of Ernest Kumi, the former MP.
Turnout across the constituency was described as encouraging, despite pockets of tension earlier in the day.
Security agencies have maintained a visible presence to ensure a peaceful process as the counting continues.
Results are expected to be collated and declared by the Electoral Commission later tonight.
Akwatia by-election: Security will be reinforced during counting – IGP
