The (NPP) has intensified its campaign in Akwatia in the Eastern Region ahead of the upcoming by-election slated for September 2, 2025.

A viral video on August 2, 2025, captures the party's parliamentary candidate, Solomon Asumadu, along with other leading members of the party in the constituency rallying support for the candidate.

The NPP is hoping to hold onto the Akwatia seat, campaigning on the strength of its candidate's character and his track record of service to the community.

The by-election has been necessitated by the sudden passing of the sitting Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi, who died on Sunday, 7 July 2025.