Pressure appears to be mounting on the Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, to fulfill his promise to resign, following the New Patriotic Party candidate's defeat in the Akwatia by-election held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Michael Okyere Baafi ahead of the Akwatia by-election made a declaration, vowing to resign from Parliament if his party fails to reclaim the seat. "… Confidently, I'm telling you.
Mark my words!
If NPP loses this Akwatia by-election, I will resign as a Member of Parliament.