Supporters and delegates of the (NDC) in the Akwatia Constituency of the Eastern Region have declared their strong backing for Ali Rasmus, popularly known as Asanka Poyoyoo, ahead of the party's parliamentary primaries scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, in Akwatia.
Expressing confidence in his chances, the NDC faithful highlight Rasmus' outstanding leadership qualities and commend his consistent contributions to social and human development in the constituency, often made from his own resources.
Rasmus is contesting the NDC parliamentary slot against two other aspirants: Lawyer Bernard Bediako and Henry Kwadwo Boakye, the immediate past NDC Member of Parliament for Akwatia.
The primaries are being held in preparation for an upcoming by-election in the constituency, necessitated by the passing of the incumbent NPP MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
