The Assin North by-election in Ghana is set to be a tightly contested race between the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to a recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, an opinion research company, the NPP holds a slight lead over the NDC with only a 1.1% advantage, while 6.9% of respondents remain undecided.
The by-election was called after the Supreme Court ruled against the NDC's James Gyakye Quayson in a dual citizenship case, resulting in his ouster as MP for the area.
Despite facing criminal charges from his 2020 candidature, Quayson has been retained as the NDC candidate for the by-election. The poll places him at 45.6%, while the NPP's Charles Opoku is at 46.7%.
Interestingly, the analysis also shows that Opoku has lost significant ground, dropping from 57% as of June 6 to his current rating, while Quayson has gained support, rising from 38% to 45.6% in the same period.
This by-election has generated a lot of political activity in recent weeks, with campaigns ending on June 25 ahead of the vote. The outcome of this election is of particular interest given the close margin between the two leading candidates.
The NPP will be hoping to maintain their hold on the seat, while the NDC will be looking to regain it. The results of this by-election could potentially have wider implications for the political landscape in Ghana.
It remains to be seen how the undecided voters will sway the election, but it's clear that both the NPP and the NDC are putting in a significant effort to win over voters.
In recent weeks, there have been reports of voter intimidation and violence, underscoring the high stakes of this election. The winner of this by-election will serve out the remainder of the current parliamentary term, which ends in 2024.
Regardless of the outcome, it's likely that the political divisions in Ghana will persist, and the country will continue to face challenges related to corruption, economic inequality, and social unrest.
However, the results of this by-election could provide some insight into the mood of the electorate and the direction of Ghanaian politics in the years to come.
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