The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Akwatia by-election, Solomon Kwame Asumadu, has compared himself to Joshua, declaring that he has been chosen to continue the work started by the late MP Ernest Yaw Kumi.

Citing a biblical reference, he noted that just as Moses began leading the Israelites toward the Promised Land, but Joshua was chosen to finish the task, he has stepped in to continue the late MP’s vision for the constituency.

“I know Ernest Kumi was passionate about developing Akwatia. He wanted real transformation, and that is the exact mission I intend to fulfill if given the mandate,” he said while addressing constituents.

Mr. Asumadu added, “I am the Joshua of our time. As Joshua led the Israelites to the Promised Land, I have been chosen to lead Akwatia to its own promised land. I am a man of action, not just words. Everyone who knows me can testify to that. I do not have to depend solely on the common fund to assist my people. My commitment is to bring progress to Akwatia, opportunities for the youth, and development for all.”

The much-anticipated by-election, following the death of Mr. Kumi on Monday, July 7, 2025, has been scheduled for September 2.

Mr. Asumadu has expressed confidence about his victory, vowing to create a 10,000-vote margin over his main opponent, the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) Bernard Bediako Baidoo.