NPP Wins Kumawu By-Election in Landslide Victory.

Kumawu, Ashanti Region, Ghana – The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has secured a resounding victory in the Kumawu Constituency by-election]. The NPP candidate, Anim Ernest Yaw, garnered most of the votes, securing 21,464 votes. This represents a landslide victory against his main opponent, Kwasi Amankwaa of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who received 6,723 votes.

The by-election, necessitated by the passing of the previous Member of Parliament, saw a total of 28,024 valid votes cast in the presidential election. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP received 20,782 votes, and John Dramani Mahama of the NDC received 6,805 votes. A total of 274 votes were rejected in the presidential election. In the parliamentary election, there were 28,187 valid votes cast and 157 rejected votes.

The high voter turnout and decisive victory for the NPP underscore the significant political engagement within the Kumawu Constituency. Analysts will examine the results to understand the underlying factors contributing to the NPP's dominant performance. The result suggests strong support for the NPP's candidate and possibly reflects broader political sentiments within the region.

The NPP's victory is expected to solidify their position in the Ashanti Region, a key area for political influence in Ghana. The newly elected MP, Anim Ernest Yaw, will now assume his responsibilities representing the Kumawu Constituency in Parliament. His priorities and plans for the constituency will be closely watched in the coming months. The Electoral Commission has confirmed the results, declaring the election to have been conducted fairly and transparently.