National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sofo Azorka, has issued a stern warning to his New Patriotic Party (NPP) counterpart, Osman Masawudu, amid rising tensions at the Akwatia by-election.
Speaking after a heated exchange at the Akwatia lorry station on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Azorka dismissed Masawudu as “a small boy” who, in his view, is only interested in positions within the NPP. He cautioned him not to drag NDC leaders into his political commentary.
“Masawudu is weak. He just wants position, that’s why he is doing politics in the NPP. If he wants to insult politicians, he should insult the NPP, not NDC leaders. I always have appetite for a fight, so he shouldn’t bring that attitude towards us,” Azorka said.
The clash erupted while Masawudu was addressing the media, prompting Azorka to confront him angrily after his name was mentioned. The confrontation triggered panic among supporters before police on the ground intervened to prevent escalation.
The by-election itself has drawn national attention as the governing NDC’s candidate, Bernard Baidoo, faces off with the opposition NPP’s Solomon Asumadu.
A total of 52,328 registered voters across 119 polling stations in 21 electoral areas are expected to participate, with the Electoral Commission (EC) deploying 484 election officials to oversee the process.
Despite the morning’s disturbances, the EC reports that voting has been peaceful, with polling stations well-supplied and accessible, including tactile jackets for visually impaired voters.
Security agencies have also reinforced their presence, cautioning political actors against provocative conduct.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
