The Ghana Police Service has deployed 5,500 personnel to the Akwatia constituency ahead of the September 2 by-election.

The move, aimed at ensuring top-notch security, comes amidst heightened political tensions surrounding the vacant parliamentary seat.

The Akwatia by-election follows the unfortunate death of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi.

The seat has since become a focal point of intense rivalry between the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition NPP.