Akwatia by-election: Voting process so far peaceful - Sammi Awuku

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North in the Eastern Region, Sammi Awuku who is in the Akwatia constituency monitoring the voting process in the by-election has said the process has been peaceful as of now.

Speaking to journalists around 11am, Mr Awuku described the ongoing voting process as "smooth and peaceful".

He said once the process continues to be peaceful, the outcome will be accepted by all parties.

Mr Awuku who was speaking to the media after touring some of the polling stations at Boadua.

He urged voters to feel free to come out and vote.

The process is proceeding seamlessly and peacefully, except for a few isolated incidents of violence" he stated.

On the security situation, the MP said the police were there in their numbers primarily to ensure law and order and appealed to the police personnel not to intimidate voters in an attempt to disfranchise voters.

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