Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has congratulated Mr Ernest Anim for winning the Kumawu by-election.
Dr Bawumia asked him to make his constituency proud and leave an indelible mark in Parliament.
“Congratulations to Ernest Yaw Anim and Kumawu for this victory. Anim, go and make Kumawu proud and leave an indelible mark in Parliament. Thank You Kumawuman!” Dr Bawumia tweeted.
Congratulations to Ernest Yaw Anim and Kumawu for this victory.
Anim, go and make Kumawu proud and leave an indelible mark in Parliament.
Thank You Kumawuman! pic.twitter.com/HCg4Nxev0l
— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) May 23, 2023
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate in the Kumawu by-election Ernest Yaw Anim won the elections.
He polled 15,264 votes to defeat the NDC candidate, Kwesi Amankwah, and the two other Independent Candidates.
Congratulations to Ernest Yaw Anim, MP-elect for the Kumawu constituency.
Well done to the team for a good job done . The battle is still the Lords. pic.twitter.com/I8iqfZ59Z6
— Oboshie Sai Cofie. (@theladyOh) May 24, 2023
Kwesi Amankwah managed 3,723 votes while Kwaku Duah (1) had 2,478 votes with the other Kwaku Duah had 62 votes.
Below is the full certified results
Ernest Yaw Anim (NPP) – 15,264 (70.91%)
Kwasi Amankwah (NDC) – 3,723 (17.29%)
Kwaku Duah 1 (Ind) – 2,478 (11.51%)
Kwaku Duah 2 (Ind) – 62 (0.29%)
Total valid votes – 21,527
Rejected – 204
Total votes cast – 21,731
Registered voters – 34,790
Turnout – 62.46%