The by-election in Kumawu in the Ashanti region will be taking place today Tuesday, May 23.
Electoral Materials have already been transported to voting centers in the constituency by the Electoral Commission.
The Police said that sufficient measures have been put in place to maintain law and order as well as ensure peace and security before, during and after election
The Police said adequate personnel have been deployed to Kumawu and the other communities within the Constituency to support the local Police to provide security for the election.
“As part of the security arrangement, the Police this morning engaged the parties contesting the election including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and one of the Independent candidates to enhance collaboration among all stakeholders towards a peaceful election.
“The other independent candidate in the election was, however, unable to honour the invitation for the meeting. The NPP team was led by its National Chairman and General Secretary whiles the NDC team was led by its General Secretary and National Organiser. The Independent candidate represented himself at the meeting,” a statement said.
Source: myghanadaily
