Today, April 30, voters in the Ejisu constituency will cast their votes to choose a new Member of Parliament. This follows the passing of John Kumah, who was elected under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ticket in 2020.

Kumah, serving as deputy finance minister, has been chosen as the NPP candidate for the December 2024 elections. Interestingly, the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), opted not to nominate a candidate, citing its intention to concentrate efforts on the broader 2024 general elections.

We examine significant figures related to the election organization. Given that the vote is situated in the Ashanti Region, traditionally a stronghold for the NPP, expectations lean towards their victory.

Six aspirants

The Electoral Commission (EC), weeks back announced that six aspirants were in the race. Three party-backed candidates and three independent candidates.

The list in order of their appearance on the ballot paper is as follows:

Esther Osei (CPP)

Kwabena Boateng (NPP)

Beatrice Boakye (LPG)

Kwabena Owusu Aduomi (Independent)

Gabriel Agyemang Joseph (Independent)

Attakorah Joseph (Independent)

92564 voters on voters register

Based on the 2020 voter population record of the EC, there are over 92,000 votes available in the Ejisu constituency. In the previous election, John Ampontuah Kumah (NPP) secured 68,326 votes, accounting for 82.83% of the total votes, while his closest rival, George Kwame Huze (NDC), received 14,164 votes, constituting 17.17%.

To ensure security during the election, over 7,000 police officers will be deployed, as reported by Starr FM. The Inspector-General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, has assured that the peaceful atmosphere witnessed in the Assin North and Kumawu by-elections will be replicated.

Voting typically commences at 8 am and concludes at 5 pm, after which the ballots will be counted, collated, and the winner declared.