Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emphasized that the practice of vote-selling and buying undermines good governance, fosters corruption, and hampers Ghana's democratic progress.

During a rally in Assin-Bereku to express gratitude to the people, Mr. Kwetey praised the people of Assin North for their overwhelming support for the party in the recent by-election held on June 27.

He expressed particular joy that the voters remained guided by their conscience and truthfulness, despite the enticing incentives offered by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

He urged all political parties and state institutions not to dismiss the silent opinion of the people of Assin North but rather embrace it as a national call to uphold integrity and professionalism.

Particularly, he reminded political parties to be guided bearing in mind that “the people cannot be taken with fiction of development and bribes for votes.

“That is the message Ghanaians from far and near must imbibe. If they come to you to buy your conscience, tell them I will not sell my conscience and integrity for the country to suffer.”

Mr. Kwetey also appealed to the Electoral Commission, Supreme Court, and media to adhere to the resounding message conveyed by the people of Assin North and remain dedicated to their respective mandates.

In addition, James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, expressed appreciation to his constituents for the trust they have placed in him.

“I am deeply humbled by the confidence the people have expressed in what I stand for and what I have done.

“I am also fully aware of the reciprocal responsibilities that this massive show of confidence imposes on me. My solemn pledge is to work as hard as I can for the people who have made this possible,” Mr. Quayson assured.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the MP for Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam and leader of the Minority Caucus in Parliament, expressed the group's commitment to stand in solidarity with Mr. Quayson during his court trial on charges of forgery and perjury. Dr. Forson assured that the Minority would provide full support to the embattled member whenever he is scheduled to appear in court.

During the election, Mr. Quayson secured victory with 17,245 votes, representing 57.56% of the valid votes cast. The NPP candidate, Mr. Charles Opoku, placed second with 12,630 votes, accounting for 42.15%. The candidate from the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Madam Sefenu Bernice Enyonam, received 87 votes, representing 0.29%.

In comparison to the 2020 results, Mr. Quayson garnered over 1,300 more votes in the by-election. In the previous election, he obtained 17,498 votes, surpassing the former MP, NPP's Abena Durowaa Mensah, who received 14,193 votes.