The Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election has officially concluded, with voting taking place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Electoral officials are presently engaged in sorting and counting ballots at polling stations throughout the constituency.
This by-election was necessitated by the passing of the sitting Member of Parliament, Naser Toure.
The Electoral Commission is anticipated to declare the election results later today.
Reports indicate a low voter turnout.
A substantial police presence was deployed to ensure law and order, and supporters closely observed the counting process.
The police have also confirmed that no incidents of violence were recorded.
A total of five candidates are vying for the seat:
Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed – National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Baba Ali Yusif – New Patriotic Party (NPP)
Umar Sanda Mohammed – Independent candidate
David Kanor – Independent candidate
Ibrahim Iddrisu – Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG)
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana