A poll by research firm, Global Info Analytics, has put the opposition (NPP) in a comfortable lead in the upcoming by-election for Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region, slated for September 2, 2025.

According to the poll, the candidate of the NPP, Solomon Asumadu, is leading with nearly 50% of the constituents making assurances to vote for him.

The parliamentary candidate for the ruling (NDC), Bernard Baidoo, came second with 44% of voters in the constituency indicating their preference for him.

The poll also showed that 6.5% of the constituents indicated they would be voting for different candidates other than Solomon Asumadu and Bernard Baidoo.