There is a heavy police presence at the Akwatia GCD Walker Park today, Monday, August 4, as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) holds its parliamentary primary to elect a candidate for the upcoming September 2 by-election in the Akwatia constituency of the Eastern region.
Security personnel have been strategically deployed to the area to maintain law and order as party delegates cast their votes to choose from three contenders vying to represent the party in the by-election.
The aspirants include former Member of Parliament, Henry Boakye Yiadom, former Presiding Member of the Akwatia Municipal Assembly, Erasmus Ali Korney, and party team member, Bernard Bediako Baidoo.
The atmosphere is tense yet orderly, with party supporters thronging the venue in anticipation of the outcome, while police officers patrol the park and surrounding areas to ensure a smooth process.
