The much anticipated Assin North by-election comes off today, June 27, 2023.

Three contestants will be partaking in the elections.

The Electoral Commission (EC) last week concluded with the balloting for positions on the ballot paper for the Assin North by-election in the Central Region.

The Central Regional Director of the EC, Gladys Pinkrah, who disclosed this in an interview said balloting took place after the close of nominations at 5p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Charles Opoku would be the number one on the ballot paper, with the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) candidate, Bernice Enyonam Sefenu occupying the second position on the ballot and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, James Gyakye Quayson picking the third spot on the ballot paper.

Voters in the Assin North constituency are demonstrating their eagerness to exercise their democratic rights. GhanaWeb reporter present at the Methodist Primary 1 polling station in Assin Breku captured images of voters forming queues as early as 5:00 am even though polls formally open at 7:00 am.

Nimatu Yakubu reports that as early as 5:30 am, election materials had already arrived at the particular polling station, and preparations for the voting process were in full swing.

The images from the polling station depict a diverse group of individuals patiently waiting in line, eager to have their voices heard through the ballot box. The early turnout suggests a strong sense of civic duty among the residents of Assin North.

This by-election features three candidates vying for the parliamentary seat. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Charles Opoku, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, James Gyakye Quayson, and the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) candidate Bernice Enyonam Sefenu, are in a race that is believed to be between the NDC and NPP.

The election has garnered significant attention and has been closely followed by both local and national media outlets. It is seen as a crucial event that will shape the political landscape in the region.

It takes place after the expungement of the former member of Parliament James Gyakye Quayson over a dual citizenship case that went as far as the Supreme Court of Ghana.